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Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 26, 2023 - 5:13 pm

Lawrence school board member Kay Emerson to resign

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence school board member Kay Emerson is resigning from the board, she announced via Facebook on Friday.

Lawrence news February 23, 2023 - 8:41 pm

City of Lawrence may consider adopting version of the CROWN Act

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence’s Human Relations Commission on Thursday voiced support for the city to adopt a version of the CROWN Act, a law that blocks race-based hair discrimination.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Education February 12, 2022 - 9:23 pm

Photos: Families gather to celebrate Lawrence schools

by Lawrence Times

Families and friends of Lawrence neighborhood schools gathered for a rally Saturday at South Park to “Celebrate Our Schools.”

Molly Adams via Alicia Erickson/Contributed Photo
Education February 11, 2022 - 1:56 pm

‘Caught off guard’: Lawrence community members share their concerns about school closure proposals

by Emma Bascom

The Save Our Schools 497 group has hosted community meetings and rallies with more to come soon. But these efforts are just the top layer of organizers’ work, and the enthusiasm shown in these demonstrations is a veneer on top of deep concerns for many families.

Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
Education November 2, 2021 - 10:52 pm

Newcomers Kay Emerson, Andrew Nussbaum and incumbent Kelly Jones win Lawrence school board seats

by Tricia Masenthin

With her two sons in tow Tuesday night, Kay Emerson talked with fellow candidates and campaign workers at the Douglas County clerk’s office, discussing next steps. One thing’s for certain: She’ll wear white — a symbol of women’s suffrage — when she’s sworn in.

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