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Watkins Museum hosting art competition to let K-12 students show what makes their school special
As part of the Watkins Museum’s art competition and exhibit, elementary, middle and high school students are encouraged to submit original artwork expressing their school’s uniqueness.
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KU for Ukraine event, featuring stories, poetry and music, to support Ukrainian students
An upcoming event in Lawrence aims to provide both community and financial support for Ukrainians at home and abroad.
Southwest Middle School students earn several honors at Future City competition
The students of Southwest Middle School’s Future City team have earned top honors, including best essay in the nation.
Lawrence school board approves $341K in additional cuts to administration, learning coaches
The Lawrence school board on Monday night approved nearly $341,000 of additional cuts to the district’s budget, bringing the board’s total cuts to about $6.41 million.
Kansas governor signs bill modifying free vision screening of school children
Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill altering standards for free vision screenings at public schools or accredited private schools and establishing a commission to help families secure additional services for a child failing the initial screening.
Photos: KU’s First Nations Student Association Powwow returns in person and outdoors
It was a beautiful day Saturday for KU’s First Nations Student Association’s annual Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival to return to a fully in-person format.
Kansas public health officials get lesson in behavioral science and why pandemic messages failed
KU wanted to incentivize students to take a COVID-19 test upon returning to campus for the 2020 fall semester. Research showed students were far more interested in a $100 gamble than a $5 guarantee.
WRAP mental health program will continue in Lawrence school district
Students in the Lawrence school district will continue to have the support of an in-school mental and behavioral health program following uncertainty about a funding source for the 2022-23 school year, according to Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center.
Lawrence school board to consider about $341K in additional budget cuts
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a budget-savings recommendation that would make deeper cuts to administration and learning coaches positions.
Lawrence school district to host dinner, discussion about Montessori program
Lawrence Public Schools will host a “dinner and discussion” about the Montessori program planned for New York Elementary.
Lawrence superintendent Anthony Lewis not selected to lead Montgomery school district
Montgomery, Alabama school board members passed up Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Lewis as they sought to replace their retiring leader.
Lawrence school district’s director of data and technology to resign
Zachary Conrad, executive director of data and technology for Lawrence Public Schools, is resigning after the end of the school year.
Panelists share importance and complexities of creating statements honoring Indigenous peoples
Indigenous educators and administrators shared potential benefits and possible pitfalls in crafting and delivering land acknowledgements during a virtual panel discussion this week.
Gaypril events to celebrate queer and trans students at KU
Festivities at KU will celebrate queer and trans people throughout the month for Gaypril, featuring a variety of events including a sex positivity art show and a drag makeup tutorial.
Case of KU professor accused of concealing China ties goes to the jury
A lawyer for Feng “Franklin” Tao, a KU chemistry professor, said the government’s case was “based on air.”
Haskell Indian Nations University planning in-person commencement ceremony
Haskell Indian Nations University will celebrate its spring 2022 graduates with an in-person commencement ceremony, according to an announcement Friday afternoon.