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Education August 26, 2022 - 4:05 pm

Lawrence school district says threats reported at West Middle, Lawrence High were unfounded

by Lawrence Times

Just a week into the school year, Lawrence school district administrators have been working with police to investigate two reports of alleged threatening comments made by students at West Middle School and Lawrence High School.

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Education August 26, 2022 - 12:59 pm

Lawrence High School science teacher selected for international education exchange program

by Maya Hodison

Lisa Ball, a science teacher at Lawrence High School, has been awarded the opportunity to participate in an international education exchange program, teaching and learning abroad. 

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Education August 22, 2022 - 10:21 pm

Lawrence school board, teachers union ratify contract with $825 raises

by Maya Hodison

Certified staff in the Lawrence school district will all receive an $825 salary increase, the school board and teachers union agreed Monday in ratifying a 2022-23 contract.

Education August 22, 2022 - 7:24 pm

Lawrence school board selects 4 candidates to advance to interviews for board vacancy

by Mackenzie Clark & Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday took a vote and selected four out of 13 applicants seeking to fill a vacant board seat who will advance to the next round.

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Education August 22, 2022 - 6:04 pm

Lawrence school district to offer classified staff members free early childhood services for 2 years

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence Public Schools will offer free early education and enrichment for preschool-age children of classified staff members for the next two school years.

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Education August 21, 2022 - 4:12 pm

Lawrence school board to discuss contract with teachers union, move forward with filling vacant seat

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board members on Monday will discuss a 2022-23 contract that would give all teachers and certified staff in the district an $825 raise. They’ll also consider which of 13 applicants for a vacant board seat they want to interview.

Education August 19, 2022 - 3:40 pm

Meet the 13 applicants for the Lawrence school board vacancy

by Lawrence Times

The call for community members interested in filling a vacant Lawrence school board seat has yielded a baker’s dozen responses.

Education August 17, 2022 - 3:06 pm

Lawrence police hoping for 6 school resource officers this year; some school board members hesitant

by Jack Ritter & Mackenzie Clark

Although Lawrence school board members spoke highly about the Lawrence police officers serving as SROs, some have voiced concerns about the potential for students whose mental health may be struggling to interact with the criminal justice system — particularly at the middle school level.

Education August 8, 2022 - 11:48 pm

Lawrence school board approves $120K for consultant to project future enrollment and facility usage

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board unanimously approved Monday a $120,000 partnership with a consulting firm to help guide the budget process and determine the future of the district’s schools. 

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Education August 8, 2022 - 6:56 pm

Lawrence school district to hold series of meetings on school safety

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Public Schools leaders will host several community forums this month to discuss school safety.

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