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Education February 21, 2023 - 10:57 pm

Lawrence school board members ask for clarity on proposed budget cuts, process used to reach them

by Maya Hodison

As the Lawrence school board prepares to soon approve final budget cuts for next year, board members asked district administrators for more concrete details about plans for school closures and more.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education February 21, 2023 - 8:47 pm

Save Our Schools 497 group rallies ahead of Lawrence school board special meeting

by Maya Hodison

Supporters of keeping neighborhood schools open rallied outside of Lawrence school district offices Tuesday evening ahead of a special school board meeting.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education February 20, 2023 - 10:05 am

Lawrence school board to consider budget cuts and school closures at special meeting

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence school board will meet Tuesday to discuss a list of proposed budget cuts, including potentially closing three schools that have not yet been publicly named and increasing staffing ratios at middle and high schools.

Education February 15, 2023 - 10:23 am

Lawrence school district graduation rates have increased, accreditation report shows

by Maya Hodison

High school graduation rates in the Lawrence school district increased last year, adding onto its gradual improvement over the years, a new accreditation report states.

Education February 14, 2023 - 10:28 am

Lawrence school board approves calendar for next year with 5-day weeks

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday approved the district’s 2023-24 school calendar that keeps students in attendance five days a week. Research on a four-day week option will be presented to the board next month.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education February 12, 2023 - 3:13 pm

Lawrence school board to consider approving next year’s school calendar, hear accreditation report

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a draft school calendar for 2023-24, which includes a few changes but keeps five-day weeks — for now. A four-day student week proposal will come back to the board next month.

Education January 24, 2023 - 6:01 pm

Lawrence school administrators discuss chronic absenteeism, behavior approaches in report to board

by Maya Hodison

Chronic absenteeism has increased in Lawrence Public Schools since the first quarter, data in recent district reports shows; meanwhile, increased behavior incidents in middle schools need tailored approaches, administrators say.

Education January 23, 2023 - 9:17 pm

Lawrence school board approves switching from MacBooks to iPads for high school students

by Maya Hodison

Despite commentary from students and faculty that switching high school students from MacBooks to iPads would cause concerns about equity, efficiency and students’ ability to succeed, the Lawrence school board on Monday voted to approve the switch.

Education January 22, 2023 - 3:25 pm

Lawrence school board to consider switching from laptops to iPads for high school students

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a high school technology switch to iPad tablets instead of MacBook laptops.

Education January 9, 2023 - 11:41 pm

Projected enrollment decline causes financial concerns for Lawrence school district

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence schools are expected to steadily decrease in enrollment over the next five years, causing district budget concerns as well as questions about the future of the Lawrence community as a whole.

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