With the support of a $1.5 million grant, a new project between KU and Haskell will advance tribal sovereignty in education by recruiting and training over a dozen future teachers for roles in Native-serving schools.
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Four Lawrence high school students were recognized Friday with the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s champion awards.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
On a sunny Saturday at the wetlands, a green heron soars across the sky. Below, Debbie Baker and Kelly Barth of the Lawrence Bird Alliance watch, sharing the experience with a new friend they made that day on the trail. This is a glimpse into birdwatching in Lawrence.
Lawrence Virtual School senior Emma Ryan has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, joining six local peers who also achieved the honor.
Six Lawrence-area high school seniors have qualified as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
After a community painting party over the weekend, a street mural was nearing completion Sunday afternoon at Seventh and Alabama streets, next to the Lawrence Community Nursery School.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Free State High School students celebrated their historic performing arts award during halftime of the Firebirds’ football game Friday night.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sarah Henning’s upcoming sports romance for young readers will reward close attention from locals, who might pick up on some hometown allusions.
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As Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center wound down for the season Tuesday, wet tails wagged with joy. Doggos got to go for a swim at the annual Pooch Plunge.
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A sweet smell from the Pinckney bakery circulates through the building and travels out the door into Lawrence schools each day. A two-man team now produces baked goods, using local grains, for all school buildings.
