Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Native American students and students in the English Language Learners program continue graduating from the Lawrence school district at the lowest rates compared to other subgroups, according to district data.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence school board on Monday did not vote on the district’s plan to increase meal prices by 10 cents for a third consecutive year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to student meal prices for the third consecutive year.
All three incumbents whose terms will soon end and four challengers have filed to run for Lawrence school board this year.
So far in the 2025 local elections, 12 Lawrence City Commission candidates and five Lawrence school board candidates have filed to run. The deadline to file is noon Monday.
Denise Johnson, a longtime Lawrence school district employee, has been named interim principal of Prairie Park Elementary School.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence school board will meet Tuesday to consider approving several items on the consent agenda. There were no reports or new business items on the board’s agenda as of Monday afternoon.
Lawrence school district high schoolers will be issued MacBook laptops again next year after a year of using iPads.
The Lawrence school board on Monday will vote on whether to return to MacBooks for high school students for a contract about $1 million more than the district’s previous contract for iPads. The district believes the shift back will better serve student needs.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
A new parent communication tool and a potential comeback for MacBook laptops in high schools are part of changes the Lawrence school district plans to make in 2025-26. Enrollment is also open for two new preschool classes.
