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Free State High School recognized as Special Olympics Unified Champion banner school
Free State High School was honored Friday with a banner from the Special Olympics, recognizing the school for cultivating an inclusive space for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Free State High School recognized as Special Olympics Unified Champion banner school
Free State High School was honored Friday with a banner from the Special Olympics, recognizing the school for cultivating an inclusive space for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Lawrence school board to consider partnerships on truancy, restorative justice
The Lawrence school board on Monday will look to solidify an MOU with county agencies to prevent truancy, as well as a new partnership for a third party to facilitate restorative justice agreements.
KU’s Black Alumni Network to honor 18 innovators and emerging leaders during homecoming week
The KU Black Alumni Network will soon honor 11 leaders and innovators, as well as seven young alumni who are showing promise as emerging leaders.
‘Haunting Humanities’ event to imitate spooky science fair
Community members are invited to get spooked by history, literature, language and culture during an upcoming humanities festival in downtown Lawrence.
University of Kansas formally launches campaign to raise record $2.5 billion by 2028
KU has unveiled a fundraising campaign to generate $2.5 billion in contributions by 2028 for benefit of students and faculty as well as academic and research facilities.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High journalism students ask school board candidates about staff turnover, mental health during forum
Lawrence High School journalism leaders on Wednesday asked candidates running for school board about student bonds with teachers amid turnover and supporting students’ mental health needs.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Director of Philadelphia organization focused on monuments to speak at Sacred Red Rock event
A leader with an organization that documents monuments and their histories will share insight at an event in Lawrence, speaking in context of the Sacred Red Rock.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence superintendent to update community at ‘State of Schools’ address
The Lawrence Public Schools superintendent is set to update the public on the district’s highs and lows of late during his upcoming ”State of Schools” address, which he hopes to make an annual event.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Observers show up for eclipse despite cloudy skies
Clouds largely obscured Lawrence’s view of the partial solar eclipse Saturday morning, but that didn’t stop a crowd from showing up at Malott Hall.
Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks volunteer mentors to read with students
With a new initiative between the Lawrence school district and the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program, mentors can assist students with their curriculum — or just spark their love for reading.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
With end of federal program, Kansas students face skyrocketing school meal debt
School lunch debt has snowballed in the year following the end of pandemic-era free meal programs. An advocacy group warns the debt accumulation could hurt and humiliate Kansas children.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to continue this weekend in Lawrence
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Lawrence events on Friday and Saturday aim to celebrate Indigenous cultures and identities, specifically related to ecology.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Where to view Saturday’s partial eclipse in community
Lawrence will have a view of a partial solar eclipse Saturday, and a few observation events are planned around town.
Education agenda: Here’s what Kansas lawmakers have in mind for school districts and students
A legislative committee on education offered a glimpse at what Kansas lawmakers could propose during the 2024 session. The Legislature hinted at changing the formula for funding special education and pushing more school choice measures.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
During Chamber forum, Lawrence school board candidates convey visions for public education
Lawrence school board candidates during the Chamber’s forum on Wednesday gave their thoughts on past board decisions as well as their visions for public education if they’re elected.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Gardens across Lawrence school district allow students to learn by growing
There’s now a blooming garden at every school site in the Lawrence school district, and students are learning how to grow food inside and outside of classroom settings.
