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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education June 9, 2025 - 10:55 pm

Graduation rates of Native American and ELL students in Lawrence decrease over 6-year span

by Maya Hodison

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
Education June 9, 2025 - 8:59 pm

Lawrence school board waits to vote on proposed increase in meal prices

by Maya Hodison

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
Education June 6, 2025 - 7:32 pm

Lawrence school board to consider approving 10-cent increase in meal prices

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to student meal prices for the third consecutive year.

Education June 2, 2025 - 3:01 pm

Here’s a look at the 2025 candidates for Lawrence school board

by Lawrence Times

All three incumbents whose terms will soon end and four challengers have filed to run for Lawrence school board this year.

Lawrence news May 30, 2025 - 12:39 pm

Here’s a look at candidates who have filed for Lawrence City Commission and school board elections so far

by Maya Hodison

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.

Education May 27, 2025 - 7:10 pm

Lawrence school district names interim principal for Prairie Park Elementary School

by Mackenzie Clark

Denise Johnson, a longtime Lawrence school district employee, has been named interim principal of Prairie Park Elementary School.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education May 26, 2025 - 1:49 pm

Lawrence school board to meet Tuesday; no reports on agenda

by Maya Hodison

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.

Education May 12, 2025 - 9:14 pm

Lawrence high schools will return to MacBooks next year

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school district high schoolers will be issued MacBook laptops again next year after a year of using iPads.

Education May 11, 2025 - 4:11 pm

Lawrence school board to vote on purchasing MacBooks for high schoolers, hear report on AVID

by Maya Hodison

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
Education April 29, 2025 - 12:23 pm

New parent messaging tool, MacBooks among possible Lawrence school district ‘enhancements’

by Maya Hodison

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.

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