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Education July 26, 2021 - 10:36 pm

Lawrence school board ratifies teachers union contract, hears equity report on rigorous high school courses and more

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday ratified an unpopular master agreement with the teachers union, discussed COVID-19 protocols, noted cuts to WRAP funding and more.

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Education July 25, 2021 - 4:29 pm

Lawrence teachers union rep voices concerns about unpopular contract ahead of school board meeting

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a contract with the teachers union. A union rep said that teachers “have every right to be angry” about the budget situation and the unpopular master agreement.

Education July 12, 2021 - 10:29 pm

Lawrence school board hears students’ praises on new program to boost graduation rates, renews superintendent’s contract and more

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board heard from students Monday about how a new alternative high school program in the district changed their lives.

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Education July 11, 2021 - 4:07 pm

Superintendent’s contract, efforts to halt slipping graduation rates and more on Lawrence school board agenda

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board will consider renewing the superintendent’s contract, hear a report on a program aiming to boost high school graduation rates and more when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday, July 12, at 110 McDonald Drive.

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Education July 6, 2021 - 1:34 pm

Neighborhood association passes baton to community to decide whether Pinckney Elementary school name should change, too

by Tricia Masenthin

While the renamed Pinkney Neighborhood Association prepares to ratify its new moniker, the question lingers of whether Pinckney Elementary will also change its name.

Education June 28, 2021 - 10:12 pm

Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, June 28

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday heard an update on the budget process and an estimated deficit of $1.6 million, discussed a change to its meeting schedule and more.

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Education June 28, 2021 - 9:39 pm

Student protesters tell Lawrence school board that sexual assault victims have been silenced as abusers walk the halls

by Mackenzie Clark

In a tense public comment period at the Lawrence school board meeting Monday, four students spoke out, asking for accountability for abusers and more protection for students and sexual assault survivors.

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Education June 27, 2021 - 10:49 am

Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, June 28

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a report on the 2021-22 budget, discuss a possible change to its meeting schedule and more.

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Lawrence news June 21, 2021 - 11:10 am

Lawrence school board member to sit on panel discussing use of Native American mascots

by Lawrence Times

A panel for the Kansas Leadership Center, which will include a Lawrence school board member, will address the issue of Native American mascots on Wednesday.

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Education June 14, 2021 - 11:27 pm

Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, June 14

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday approved the PAL-CWA as the bargaining unit for all classified employees, heard a report on behavioral health programming, tabled an MOU on Safe Routes to Schools and more.

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