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Education March 25, 2022 - 2:55 pm

Douglas County educators advance to Kansas Teacher of the Year honors

by Tricia Masenthin

Educators across the state, including four from Douglas County, will vie this weekend to advance to the final round in the Kansas Teacher of the Year awards.

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Education March 19, 2022 - 9:52 pm

Lawrence student robotics club brings STEAM heat to regional competition

by Andrea Albright

Team STEAM, the Lawrence area schools robotics club, qualified seventh out of 28 teams and then was eliminated in the quarterfinals Saturday at the Heartland Regional competition, but they still brought home awards.

Kelly Thompson / Contributed Photo
Education March 7, 2022 - 3:39 pm

Photo: Free State debate duo win school’s first Round Robin tournament

by Lawrence Community

The Free State High School debate team of John Marshall and Serena Rupp, both seniors, have added another first to the school’s résumé with their latest tournament win.

University of Kansas/Contributed Images
Education February 24, 2022 - 1:00 pm

KU juniors nominated for Goldwater scholarships recognizing academic excellence, STEM research

by Emma Bascom

Five KU juniors are up for the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater scholarship — the “premier undergraduate award to encourage excellence in science, engineering and mathematics.”

Contributed and file photos
Education February 22, 2022 - 8:33 pm

Lawrence High School journalism adviser named Kansas Master Teacher

by Lawrence Times

Barb Tholen — “life-changing” journalism adviser and graphic design teacher, whose classroom students call “a magical place” at Lawrence High School — has been named a Kansas Master Teacher. 

Courtesy of Kenna McNally/The Budget
Education February 19, 2022 - 4:00 am

Lawrence High newspaper editor credits staff after being named state journalist of the year

by Andrea Albright

High school senior Cuyler Dunn might appear to be just starting out on a career in journalism, but those who know him best were not surprised this week when the Kansas Scholastic Press Association named him the state’s Student Journalist of the Year.

Contributed
Education February 16, 2022 - 5:03 pm

Lawrence school district alum returns, hopes to spark BIPOC students’ interest in education

by Tricia Masenthin

In addition to an enthusiastic passion for history, first-year teacher Tori Mitchell offers Black students something she didn’t have as a student in Lawrence schools — a teacher who looks like them.

David McDermott/Contributed Photo
Education February 15, 2022 - 6:40 pm

Lawrence high school students outperform competitors in forensics, debate

by Andrea Albright

After a weekend of success, it’s hard to argue that Lawrence’s high school debate and forensics teams aren’t among the best, both regionally and nationwide.

Julie Boyle / Contributed Photos
Education February 7, 2022 - 2:27 pm

Sunset Hill’s Amanda Atkins wins counselor of the year award for serving as ‘child’s rock’

by Tricia Masenthin

Sunset Hill Elementary’s Amanda Atkins has landed 2022 Kansas Counselor of the Year honors. “She is my child’s rock, and she needs to be recognized for it,” a parent said in nominating her.

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Education January 21, 2022 - 6:28 pm

Lawrence’s high school debate teams compete at State, reflect on season

by Emma Bascom

Lawrence high school debate teams recently competed at the State tournament, completing the season and another year of remote competitions.

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