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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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State board lets Kansas high schools count computer course for math or science credit
The Kansas State Board of Education on Tuesday voted to allow school districts to count computer science as a math or science credit for high school graduation requirements.
Another Haskell University administrator leaves post in latest turnover
One of the top administrators at Haskell Indian Nations University has announced her retirement, retroactive to May 28, just a month after faculty members issued a unanimous vote of no confidence in her job performance.
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Bishop Seabury students find passion in helping others, raise $3K for refugees
A group of sixth-graders at a Lawrence private school has collected money to help people fleeing war and violence across the world.
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After state lawmaker asks questions, KU says only 1 class teaches Critical Race Theory
Only one course at the University of Kansas describes its curriculum as guided by Critical […]
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Mix of a dozen newcomers, incumbents declare Lawrence school board candidacy
Twelve candidates have filed for seats on the board of Lawrence Public Schools, which means a primary election will be necessary to narrow down the field.
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Finalists for next chief of KU police to deliver community presentations
The search for the next leader of the University of Kansas Public Safety Office has narrowed to three finalists — all of whom will deliver campus community presentations this week.
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COVID relief funds make summer school possible for some students in Lawrence Public Schools
For some students in Lawrence, learning will continue in June, with a special focus on personal, social and character development.
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Lawrence school district offering free meal kits for all community children
All children ages 1-18 in the community can receive free meal kits both through the summer and the 2021-2022 academic year through Lawrence Public Schools.
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Virtual conference for teens to focus on leadership, making positive change
Mental health, leadership and substance use will be among the topics of a virtual conference […]
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
KU rescinds mask mandate for Lawrence, Edwards campuses with exception of public transportation, health facilities
The University of Kansas will no longer require mask-wearing on its campuses — with a […]
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Free State graduates celebrate triumph over pandemic adversity
The Lawrence Free State High School class of 2021 donned mortar boards and face masks under cloudy skies for their commencement Wednesday night.
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Lawrence High graduates persevere despite pandemic
Amid a backdrop of basketball lore and behind face masks, the students of Lawrence High School’s class of 2021 celebrated their commencement Tuesday evening in Allen Fieldhouse.
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KU to create police oversight board, implement mental health training following task force study
The University of Kansas will implement all 12 recommendations posed by a task force on […]
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University endowments have started accepting cryptocurrencies as donations; KU is one of them
The endowment associations and foundations linked to U.S. colleges and universities most commonly take in donations of cash, stocks, art and land. But a somewhat unorthodox donation method is on the rise at some universities across the country, including the University of Kansas: cryptocurrencies.
Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, May 24
The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report on school resource officers and discussed their thoughts, approved a new board policy manual and more.
