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Education June 1, 2023 - 10:18 pm

Lawrence Adult Learning Center graduates, families and supporters celebrate

by Chansi Long

It’s been 20 years since Kattie Ferguson dropped out of high school. Earning her GED was a dream placed in the periphery until a couple years ago, when she set her sights on going back to school. 

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. 

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.

Education May 22, 2023 - 8:02 am

Bishop Seabury Academy announces the Class of 2023 (Sponsored post)

by Lisa Leroux-Smith, Bishop Seabury Academy

The 26 members of Bishop Seabury Academy’s Class of 2023 have been accepted to 115 colleges and were offered more than $7.4 million in four-year renewable scholarships and institutional grants.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Education May 20, 2023 - 4:17 pm

Lawrence Virtual School graduates celebrate, prepare to move on to their next adventures

by Mackenzie Clark

Kelley Lowe told fellow students graduating from Lawrence Virtual School Saturday that no matter what brought them there, they made it their school home, found acceptance and made connections.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Education May 19, 2023 - 2:05 pm

C-Tran Program graduates celebrate, surrounded by family and friends

by Chloe Anderson

Friends and family of C-Tran Program students gathered at Lawrence school district offices Friday morning to celebrate the program’s five 2023 graduates. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 17, 2023 - 10:41 pm

Native American Student Services honors graduating seniors; history made with eagle feather dedication

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence High School senior Inila Brave is set to give a speech at her school’s commencement ceremony next week, an honor that she said the Lawrence school district’s support program for Native American students helped prepare her for.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education May 17, 2023 - 3:42 pm

It’s graduation season for Lawrence Public Schools; here’s when and where to celebrate

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Public Schools will celebrate the accomplishments of hundreds of graduating students with several upcoming ceremonies this week and next.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Education May 14, 2023 - 2:49 pm

KU graduates told to ‘sow more unity and peace, less discord’ as they go into the world

by Mackenzie Clark

Higher education leaders made clear Sunday that they have high hopes and expectations for the University of Kansas Class of 2023 to make the world a better place.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 12, 2023 - 2:11 pm

Haskell graduates encouraged to take a chance on themselves

by Maya Hodison

Life experiences can be turned into opportunities if one chooses not to wait, the keynote speaker at Haskell Indian Nations University’s commencement told graduates Friday morning.

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