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Education February 26, 2024 - 4:21 pm

Lawrence school district names next West Middle School principal

by Lawrence Times

Kady Carson, currently the assistant principal and athletic director at Billy Mills Middle School, has been named the next principal of West Middle School.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education February 25, 2024 - 1:59 pm

Lawrence school board to consider approving tax breaks for Turnhalle building project

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving tax breaks for a project to revamp the historic building at 900 Rhode Island St. into a community space and restaurant.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 23, 2024 - 1:50 pm

‘We were just us’: Kansas Master Teacher brings authenticity to Sunflower Elementary classroom

by Tricia Masenthin

It’s early Friday morning and eager students patiently form a line at Jessica Brown’s desk. Several want to congratulate the first grade teacher for her new award. Others want to say hi to a beloved former teacher before starting their day.

Education February 22, 2024 - 4:12 pm

Lawrence school district names new Native American Student Services coordinator

by Lawrence Times

David Farve, Mississippi Choctaw and Lawrence High alum, has been named the new coordinator of Native American Student Services for the Lawrence school district.

Education February 16, 2024 - 12:57 pm

Teacher exits have decreased in Lawrence school district, report shows

by Maya Hodison

The number of teachers who left the Lawrence school district at the conclusion of the 2022-23 year was lower than in previous years, according to a human resources report.

Arts & Events February 14, 2024 - 7:23 pm

Ceramics piece by Lawrence High School student chosen for national conference

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence High School senior Oliver Elwell’s ceramics piece has been selected to be showcased at a national ceramics conference this spring.

Education February 13, 2024 - 1:10 pm

Lawrence school district report shows low engagement among classified staff

by Maya Hodison

Nearly two-thirds of Lawrence school district classified staff members who responded to a survey are experiencing low engagement with their jobs, according to a human resources report.

Education February 12, 2024 - 10:33 pm

Lawrence school board approves 2024-25 calendar

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district’s 2024-25 calendar reflects teacher readiness days and slightly more wiggle room for instructional days.

Education February 11, 2024 - 3:32 pm

Lawrence school board to consider district’s calendar for next year

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider the district’s proposed school calendar for 2024-25, which sprinkles more planning days for teachers throughout the year.

Education February 9, 2024 - 5:06 pm

Lawrence school district names next principal of Deerfield Elementary School

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district on Friday announced Summer Moeckel as Deerfield Elementary School’s next principal.

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