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Education July 30, 2024 - 12:29 pm

Lawrence school board to interview second interim superintendent finalist

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school board will meet Wednesday to interview a second finalist candidate for interim superintendent, Thomas Ahart, of Iowa.

Education July 29, 2024 - 6:55 pm

Lawrence school board approves 99-cent hourly raises for classified staff, new student handbook

by Maya Hodison

Although the minimum wage for classified staff will be raised almost $1 beginning this fall, the Lawrence school district’s lowest paid staff members still will not receive a living wage.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education July 29, 2024 - 11:47 am

Lawrence school board to hold special meeting, interview interim superintendent candidate

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence school board members will have a special meeting with a brief agenda, the district announced about six hours before the meeting start time.

Education July 24, 2024 - 6:43 pm

Lawrence Virtual School team wins national STEM competition

by Lawrence Times

A team of three Lawrence Virtual School students has won the eighth grade division of the eCYBERMISSION National Judging and Educational Event, each student earning a $10,000 savings bond.

Education July 22, 2024 - 9:54 pm

Lawrence school district administrators say cell phone ban in draft handbook was a mistake; board approves teacher raises

by Maya Hodison

A districtwide cell phone ban was included in a draft of an updated student handbook, but Lawrence school district administrators said Monday it was a mistake, and high school students would still be permitted to use their phones outside of classes.

Education July 22, 2024 - 8:32 pm

Outgoing Lawrence superintendent shares parting words with community

by Maya Hodison

At his final school board meeting, outgoing Lawrence Superintendent Anthony Lewis said his hope for the district and greater community is “collaboration over conflict.”

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education July 22, 2024 - 1:21 pm

Classified staff in Lawrence school district could see 99-cent raises

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district has offered classified staff members 99-cent raises to their hourly wages as part of a tentative contract agreement.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education July 21, 2024 - 2:04 pm

Lawrence school board to consider approving teacher raises, handbook that bans cell phone usage

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence teachers could receive raises this fall based on the tentative contract up for the school board’s approval Monday. The board will also consider a new handbook that would ban cellphone usage at school.

Education July 18, 2024 - 11:40 am

Lawrence school board seeks applicants for committee to study high school boundaries

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school board is seeking community members to serve on the Boundary Advisory Committee, which will be tasked this year with examining boundaries of the district’s two high schools.

Education July 17, 2024 - 7:19 pm

When school starts in Lawrence and more you should know for 2024-25 in USD 497

by Lawrence Times

Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, school supply lists, when breaks are scheduled and much more for the 2024-25 school year.

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