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Education July 27, 2023 - 2:37 pm

Lawrence middle school arrival, dismissal times changing; days shortened by 25 minutes

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence middle schools will have new arrival and dismissal times for the upcoming 2023-24 school year, and students will have 25 minutes less time in school each day. 

Mark Potts / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 21, 2023 - 8:59 pm

Long-awaited second volume of ‘Embattled Lawrence’ now available

by Cuyler Dunn

When Dennis Domer retired a few years ago as a KU professor of architecture, he knew he couldn’t just use his newfound free time to go fishing. Instead, he decided to embark on a much bigger project: compiling a major new history of Lawrence.

Education June 7, 2023 - 6:33 pm

Positive Bright Start leader retires after nearly two decades leading the early childhood center

by Cuyler Dunn

When Anna Jenny joined Positive Bright Start in 2004 as executive director, she brought a fresh approach to the early childhood educational organization. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 26, 2023 - 5:13 pm

Lawrence school board member Kay Emerson to resign

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence school board member Kay Emerson is resigning from the board, she announced via Facebook on Friday.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education May 24, 2023 - 10:44 pm

Free State High School graduates challenged to find ‘clarity in moments of darkness’

by Cuyler Dunn

As the sun set behind the Free State High School press box on Wednesday night, the light created a backdrop nearly as beautiful as graduate speaker Solie Edison’s speech to his fellow graduates. 

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education May 24, 2023 - 2:16 pm

Broken Arrow community members reminisce, mourn last day in the school

by Cuyler Dunn

As the school community embraced, cried and celebrated all at once Wednesday morning, they carried a common message: We will always be Broken Arrow Eagles.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education May 23, 2023 - 10:41 pm

Lawrence High graduates, like their school building, emerge stronger than they were 4 years ago

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence High School graduates found themselves, like their school building, thrown into disarray during their high school years. But the building and graduates had one thing in common: they made it through the challenges stronger than before.

Drone Lawrence / dronelawrence.com
Lawrence Life May 23, 2023 - 12:33 pm

Lawrence designated as possible location to host international soccer team during 2026 World Cup

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence may get to play a part in Kansas City’s soccer World Cup qualifying events in 2026 as the possible location of a base camp for an international team. 

Education May 11, 2023 - 5:14 pm

Former students honor Lawrence High School math teacher Matt Ellis with teaching award

by Cuyler Dunn

In the halls of Lawrence High School, math teacher Matt Ellis will always be known for his collection of ties that he features throughout the school year. Now he’ll also be known as the winner of a teaching award that reflects his connection with his students.

Mac Moore/KSHSAA Covered
Education May 8, 2023 - 8:41 pm

Free State wins fourth-straight forensics state title; Lawrence High takes fourth place

by Cuyler Dunn

Free State High School took home its fourth-straight state forensics title over the weekend, and Lawrence High School finished in fourth place. Both schools sent multiple entries to the finals.

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