Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Several Free State High School students claimed national awards for reporting, photojournalism and design, and a local journalism instructor netted the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest honor for educators.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
A group of current and former Lawrence high school students added claims to their lawsuit against the Lawrence school district over its use of an AI monitoring software, alleging open records violations and arguing the district’s switch to a new software does not absolve it of the claims.
The Lawrence school district is accepting applications for volunteers for a new group to advise AI (artificial intelligence) policies, practices and curriculum guidelines.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence school district has replaced Gaggle with a seemingly similar AI surveillance tool, according to Superintendent Jeanice Swift, though that change was not mentioned in documents in a lawsuit related to the software.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence school district has stopped use of Gaggle, an AI monitoring software that sparked a federal civil rights lawsuit by current and former students, according to court documents.
Nine current and former students have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Lawrence Public Schools, alleging the district’s use of a controversial AI surveillance tool violates student privacy.
Four student journalists have been recognized for their courage in defending freedom of the press during their senior year at Lawrence High School.
As part of a busy annual organizational meeting Monday, Lawrence school board members approved a renewal of Gaggle, the district’s student surveillance software, and a 10-cent increase to student meal prices. They also voted on the next board president and VP.
Bryndal Hoover / LHS Budget
Journalism students at Lawrence High School have convinced the school district to remove their files from the purview of a controversial artificial intelligence surveillance system after months of debate with administrators.
