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Education April 25, 2022 - 6:58 pm

Firebirds and Lions earn top awards, qualify for national competition during weekend speech and debate tournament

by Lawrence Times

Twenty competitors from Free State and Lawrence high schools are heading to Kentucky in June for the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Courtesy of Milo Bitters
Arts & Events April 16, 2022 - 5:56 pm

Student-led group Hang12 curates shows with goal to elevate young Lawrence artists

by Cuyler Dunn

Hang12, a student-led curatorial board run out of the Lawrence Arts Center, plans and runs art shows and art-centered community events with the goal of elevating young artists from the Lawrence area. 

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Education April 15, 2022 - 5:46 pm

High school gymnasts, coach want answers from Lawrence school district about program’s future

by Tricia Masenthin

Lawrence High freshman Adriel Lamer could envision her future when the gymnastics season started last fall. But since December, whether the sport will continue during the 2022-23 school year in the Lawrence school district has remained uncertain.

Contributed and file photos
Education March 28, 2022 - 6:12 pm

Free State High School associate principal promoted to principal position

by Lawrence Times

Amy McAnarney, associate principal of Free State High School, will soon take over the principal position, the Lawrence school district announced Monday evening.

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Education March 28, 2022 - 2:39 pm

Free State junior awarded 2022 Princeton Prize in Race Relations

by Maya Hodison

Soledad Edison, 17, has been inspiring conversations of equity in the classroom since middle school. Now a junior at Free State, he has a passion for connecting with diverse people and finding solutions to issues facing marginalized students. 

Contributed and Lawrence Times file photos
Education March 8, 2022 - 3:43 pm

Free State High School assistant principal to retire

by Lawrence Times

Jeff Harkin, assistant principal at Free State High School, will retire in June after 29 years of service to public education, the Lawrence school district announced Tuesday.

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Education February 16, 2022 - 3:12 pm

Free State High School principal to retire

by Lawrence Times

Free State High School Principal Myron Graber will retire at the end of June, the Lawrence school district announced Wednesday.

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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.

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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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Education December 22, 2021 - 12:08 pm

Free State High School teacher honored with Dedication to Education Award for ‘never giving up on students’

by Emma Bascom

Erin McDaneld-Campbell, a Free State High School special education teacher, was selected to receive the 2021 Dedication to Education Award and the $5,000 check that goes with it. 

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