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Education October 6, 2021 - 10:13 pm

Lawrence school board candidates share guiding values for pandemic safety decisions

by Tricia Masenthin

The moderator of the Douglas County Democrats’ school board forum Wednesday asked the candidates to name the greatest successes and struggles in the district’s adaptations to the pandemic, and what values would guide their decision-making about safety policies.

USD 497 update to families
Education September 24, 2021 - 5:47 pm

Lawrence Public Schools to begin COVID-19 testing to curb quarantines

by Mackenzie Clark

Effective Monday, the Lawrence school district will follow new COVID-19 guidelines that will allow symptom-free students and staff to test out of quarantine.

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Education September 20, 2021 - 5:25 pm

Wondering how testing out of school quarantines works? The Eudora school district shares a look at the process

by Tricia Masenthin

A COVID-19 testing program used since August in the Eudora school district aims to reduce quarantines. Students and staff exposed to a positive case can “test out” of quarantine as long as they don’t have symptoms and continue to test negative for the virus. 

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Education September 14, 2021 - 6:00 am

FAQ: What to know about Douglas County’s updated isolation, quarantine procedures for schools

by Tricia Masenthin

The Times has compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help community members understand the guidelines for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine protocols.

Lawrence Times graphic
Education September 13, 2021 - 6:16 pm

Lawrence Public Schools: 309 currently in quarantine, according to new data on COVID-19 info page

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district has added to its website a table of current COVID-19 cases and quarantines for students and staff. As of Monday, it showed a total of 309 in quarantine.

Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
Education September 9, 2021 - 8:24 am

Quail Run Elementary identified as COVID-19 cluster site

by Tricia Masenthin

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.

Crime & Courts September 2, 2021 - 4:52 pm

Altercation breaks out near Sunset Hill Elementary; Lawrence police investigating

by Tricia Masenthin

Updated to add video: Lawrence police were investigating Thursday after a reported altercation involving signs near an elementary school, where an anti-mask protester and pro-mask counter-protesters have been stationed often since school began last month.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Education August 31, 2021 - 3:32 pm

Anti-mask protester draws attention, concern from school community, Lawrence drivers

by Tricia Masenthin

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.

Photo by MChe Lee on Unsplash
Education August 27, 2021 - 8:50 pm

Lawrence school district declines to give details on students, staff in quarantines

by Tricia Masenthin

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.

Health August 19, 2021 - 12:28 am

Douglas County Commission approves mask mandate for kids ages 2-11

by Mackenzie Clark

A new mask mandate for kids ages 2-11 is now in effect in Douglas County, despite public commenters drawing comparisons to the Holocaust and threatening to unenroll their kids from public schools Wednesday night.

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