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Education April 7, 2021 - 11:17 pm

Lawrence school district faces scrutiny in plan to close Kennedy classrooms

by Tricia Masenthin

The Kennedy Elementary community showed up again Wednesday night for the last of two virtual […]

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Education April 2, 2021 - 4:54 pm

Hundreds sign online petition to ‘Keep Kennedy Elementary K-5’

by Tricia Masenthin

Opponents of the Lawrence school district’s proposal to develop an early childhood community center at […]

Education March 30, 2021 - 9:54 pm

Community questions possible K-5 classroom closure at Kennedy, district transparency

by Tricia Masenthin

More than 80 participants attended the first of two virtual meetings Tuesday evening for the […]

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Education March 22, 2021 - 11:12 pm

Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, March 22

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board met Monday at the Educational Support Center. Here are the items […]

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Education March 22, 2021 - 4:15 am

Kennedy Elementary School could close to grades K-5 next school year

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence school district might close Kennedy Elementary to kids older than 5 soon, instead using the facility as an early childhood community center. 

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Education March 21, 2021 - 4:27 pm

Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, March 22

by Tricia Masenthin

On the Lawrence school board’s agenda for Monday: a report from English to Speakers of Other Languages program, a draft of board operating procedures and more.

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