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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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Quail Run Elementary identified as COVID-19 cluster site
A Lawrence school has landed on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s list of coronavirus clusters. KDHE on Wednesday placed Quail Run Elementary, 1130 Inverness Drive, on its public listing of active outbreaks along with eight other Kansas schools.
Kansas data doesn’t reflect reality as COVID-19 rips through schools
School districts across the state independently reported hundreds of infections of COVID-19 among students and staff in the first two weeks of school, while the state’s official ledger showed just two small outbreaks.
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Kansas education officials celebrate graduation rates but say work is far from over
Kansas education commissioner Randy Watson says graduation rates are at an all time high, including gains in every category of at-risk students, but there is still room for improvement.
Haskell Indian Nations University faculty, staff must get COVID-19 vaccine, feds say
All faculty and staff of Haskell Indian Nations University must get the COVID-19 vaccine under a federal mandate issued Thursday.
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Mother blames child’s heat exhaustion on lack of safety protocols at St. John Preschool in Lawrence
A local mother is demanding corrective action after her child suffered heat exhaustion in the care of a Lawrence preschool. As she’s pondered her child’s experience, her mind has gone to “dark places” — including wondering if racism played a role.
Lawrence library to host school board candidate town halls for kids and adults
Lawrence school board candidates will participate in town halls Wednesday afternoon hosted by the Lawrence Public Library — first with the Kids’ Action Club, and then a second for the older crowd.
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Anti-mask protester draws attention, concern from school community, Lawrence drivers
A protester has added his anti-mask message to the morning routine at Sunset Hill Elementary School, leading some in the Lawrence community to express concerns for safety.
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Lawrence school district declines to give details on students, staff in quarantines
As COVID-19 case counts rise just a week into the school year, students in Lawrence schools have been directed to isolate after potential exposure to the virus. That’s problematic for learning — and for students who need meals.
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House leader warned of ‘mask madness’ in Kansas schools, downplayed risk of COVID-19 to kids
The number of Kansas children who are getting sick — especially in districts where masks are not required — is forcing school officials to rethink their approach.
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KU announces next leader of Dole Institute of Politics
Erica Terry, “a seasoned executive leader who has guided some of the region’s most respected organizations,” has been selected as director of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, the University of Kansas announced Thursday.
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Longtime occupational therapist earns grant for learning path at Quail Run Elementary
As Lawrence school district staff prepped indoors for the new school year, Occupational Therapist Karen Lassman painted a vibrant outdoor classroom on Quail Run Elementary’s east playground.
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Lawrence school board recognizes winners of Juneteenth essay contest and more
The Lawrence school board congratulated winners of the Juneteenth essay contest, approved a permaculture garden for Free State and more at its meeting Monday.
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School bus driver shortage, traffic jams create transportation troubles across Lawrence
No matter how students trek to school this year, some are trudging a rough path amid a bus driver shortage, heavy traffic, and changes to crossing guard locations.
Free State High permaculture garden, 7th grade sports on school board agenda
The Lawrence school board will consider approving a permaculture garden for Free State High School, sports for 7th graders and more at its meeting Monday.
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Kansas college prizes for COVID shots run from gift cards to scholarships, but they might not work
Most universities in Kansas are offering cash or prizes for students and employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 — but it’s unclear whether those incentives work.
