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Waldorf-inspired high school to open this August in Lawrence, starting with one class
A new Waldorf-inspired high school will open in August, starting with one class of freshmen that will be taught at the Lawrence Arts Center.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Waldorf-inspired high school to open this August in Lawrence, starting with one class
A new Waldorf-inspired high school will open in August, starting with one class of freshmen that will be taught at the Lawrence Arts Center.
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Haskell receives grant to empower local Native American entrepreneurs, business students
With help from a federal grant, Haskell Indian Nations University is establishing a center on campus dedicated to progressing local Native American-owned businesses.
Douglas County to hold info meeting on Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
An upcoming info meeting will invite interested students to learn more about the Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
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Indigenous artists and makers gather for Haskell Holiday Bazaar
About 20 vendors gathered to sell art, jewelry, baked goods, holiday decorations and even muktuk Saturday at Haskell’s fifth annual Holiday Bazaar.
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Indigenous students showcase resiliency, creativity in Haskell art show
Art from more than 100 Indigenous students was showcased Friday during the first in-person art show Haskell Indian Nations University has held since 2019.
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Lawrence teens to host holiday fundraiser for inclusive period pantry
Teen leaders of the Lawrence nonprofit Honor Moon invite community members to drop off a donation and shop awhile during their holiday fundraiser.
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KU professor leads students in prescribed burn at Lecompton prairie
About three dozen students and community members gathered Wednesday morning for a cultural burn on a patch of remnant tallgrass prairie near the Winter School.
More than 100 Haskell students to participate in art show on campus
Students at Haskell Indian Nations University are set to showcase original pieces at an upcoming campus art show — the first of its kind since 2019.
KU musical to poke fun at capitalism in Christmas season; livestream tickets available
The University Theatre’s upcoming production of “Milking Christmas” will tap into a dark side of the holiday season. It’s a satirical show with cheerful musical numbers for all ages.
Lawrence educators join training on new ways to teach students reading
As part of a statewide program, many teachers in the Lawrence school district are choosing to take training on innovative ways to teach children how to read proficiently.
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District names principals for Lawrence High School, Lawrence Virtual School
Quentin Rials and Zach Harwood are being promoted from interim principals to the permanent positions at Lawrence High School and Lawrence Virtual School, respectively.
Lawrence school board to hear report on curriculum, consider class additions
Lawrence school board members on Monday will hear a report on the district’s curriculum and structured literacy and consider adding some STEM courses.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go open annual Adornment show
Despite the cold and snowy weather outside Saturday night, dozens of community members came out to Van Go to celebrate the launch of the young artists’ annual art show and sale.
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Young artists of Van Go to debut their latest works at Adornment opening night
The young artists of Van Go will soon welcome the community to their annual Adornment holiday art show and sale.
‘Mr. KU’ tells stories of Jayhawk traditions, university history in his new book
It’s all about perspective, Curtis Marsh says. His new book, “KU-phoria,” compiles stories about KU’s history and traditions — but he says the stories would be nothing without the way people felt and experienced them.
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Lawrence author, Haskell professor shares lessons learned from Indigenous relatives
We cannot address the physical climate change facing us until we have a cultural climate change, Lawrence author Daniel Wildcat told a crowd packed into the Raven Book Store Friday evening.
