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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.

Education July 2, 2024 - 7:27 pm

Lawrence school board begins search for interim superintendent for 2024-25; position to be filled for following year

by Maya Hodison

An interim superintendent will serve the Lawrence school district for a full year while the school board searches for a permanent appointment.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education August 13, 2023 - 2:18 pm

Statewide policy bans trans girls from girls’ sports; Lawrence school district ‘will not waver’ in support of students

by Maya Hodison

A new statewide policy bars transgender girls from girls’ sports, but the Lawrence school district is still evaluating what compliance will look like and voicing support for trans and gender-nonconforming students and employees. 

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Education April 1, 2022 - 12:36 pm

Funding for WRAP mental health support program in Lawrence schools remains uncertain

by Tricia Masenthin

The future of WRAP, the Lawrence school district’s in-school mental and behavioral health program, remains up in the air for the 2022-23 academic year.

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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