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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education February 24, 2025 - 6:58 pm

It’s official: Jeanice Swift named 10th superintendent of Lawrence Public Schools

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence school board members on Monday gave quick approval to hire Jeanice Kerr Swift as the district’s next superintendent.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education February 23, 2025 - 1:59 pm

Lawrence school board to take formal vote to hire superintendent; general public comment moved to end of meeting

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will take a formal vote to hire Interim Superintendent Jeanice Swift to the permanent position, and general public comment has been moved to the end of the meeting.

Education January 27, 2025 - 10:45 pm

Lawrence school district feedback shows need to curb bullying but praises teachers

by Maya Hodison

Participants who gave the Lawrence school district some feedback in the fall said teachers and staff are the backbone, but they see areas for improvement in student discipline and more.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education January 24, 2025 - 4:30 pm

Lawrence school district will safeguard student info in wake of immigration concerns, superintendent says

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence Public Schools will keep students’ information private and support their constitutional right to education regardless of their immigration status, the superintendent told families Friday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education September 9, 2024 - 9:21 pm

Lawrence school board president: ‘Stop making us ask’ for sensible gun laws

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board members and the new interim superintendent took their commentary time on Monday to reflect on a Georgia school shooting last week and to call for the Kansas Legislature to pass sensible gun laws.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 15, 2024 - 8:02 pm

Lawrence’s new interim superintendent is hopeful that ‘we’re turning the corner together’

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence’s newly hired interim superintendent, Jeanice Swift, said she’s got an inkling that this year will be a new leaf for the district.

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