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Lawrence student journalists recognized for fighting district’s use of AI surveillance
Four student journalists have been recognized for their courage in defending freedom of the press during their senior year at Lawrence High School.
Lawrence student journalists recognized for fighting district’s use of AI surveillance
Four student journalists have been recognized for their courage in defending freedom of the press during their senior year at Lawrence High School.
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Lawrence school board approves maximum budget for 2024-25, including slight property tax rate increase
Property taxes will slightly rise with the increase of the Lawrence school district’s mill levy this year, which the board initially approved Monday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district committee to begin reviewing high school boundaries; consultant will have smaller role
A committee on Wednesday will begin analyzing Lawrence’s high school boundaries, and the consultant previously contracted to facilitate the work will have a reduced role after school board members voiced concerns.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider slight property tax rate increase
Lawrence school board members on Monday will vote on a maximum mill levy for this year’s budget that would increase property taxes.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
KU’s Watson Library turning 100; celebrations planned
An iconic center of knowledge on KU’s campus, named for longtime librarian Carrie Watson, is turning 100 years old. KU has planned several celebrations, to include dancing, cake and a time capsule.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Haskell overbooks campus housing for fall semester
With the largest enrollment Haskell Indian Nations University has seen in more than a decade, on-campus housing is at capacity and some students have been told to defer to spring.
After a Kansas district allowed Gideons to hand out Bibles at school, ACLU sends warning
ACLU of Kansas officials say an elementary school principal in Belleville invited a representative from Gideons International to distribute Bibles at the school. In a letter, the ACLU warned that the principal’s actions violated the First Amendment.
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Free State High School teacher earns Outstanding Kansas Biology Teacher of the Year award
Free State High School biology teacher Julie Schwarting has earned a Kansas biology teacher of the year award from a cohort in her field who commended her community-based environmentalism.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Move-in week is here for KU and Haskell students; here’s some helpful info
Welcome, new and returning KU and Haskell students and families. Here’s some basic info for those we’re welcoming to town — and for locals who want to avoid traffic as move-in days draw near.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Brothers, KU students, curating fashion show on campus
Two brothers who have launched into the local fashion and entertainment scene have imagined an experience where art walks among art for their next project.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Citing ‘miscommunication,’ district mows native plants, vegetable swales in Free State garden down to dirt
Multiple instances of mowing and other damage to Free State High School’s outdoor learning space is giving educators in that space the impression that the Lawrence school district is prioritizing looks over learning.
As school begins, mental health experts say to watch social media use by teens
Across Kansas, teens are living more and more of their lives online. Scrolling for hours probably isn’t great for anyone, but research shows it’s especially bad for teens and their developing brains.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
KU planning to launch entrepreneurship hub at site of former cafe
KU is set to develop and open a brand new hub for student programs at the former home of McLain’s Market.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s new interim superintendent is hopeful that ‘we’re turning the corner together’
Lawrence’s newly hired interim superintendent, Jeanice Swift, said she’s got an inkling that this year will be a new leaf for the district.
FBI alerts Baldwin police to alleged threat at junior high
Baldwin City police determined there was no credible threat to students or staff of Baldwin Junior High School Thursday morning after hearing from the FBI, according to a department news release.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s annual safety fair set to return this weekend
An event this weekend will offer free bicycle helmets for kids, games, information and activities all about public safety resources in Lawrence and Douglas County.
