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Education April 14, 2022 - 7:00 am

West Middle Schoolers organize 5K, carnival to fund marquee

by Tricia Masenthin

Members of West Middle School’s Student Council will launch a new tradition this spring while raising money for an outdoor sign.

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Health April 13, 2022 - 4:56 pm

Almost 160 new COVID-19 cases reported in Douglas County in 2 days; test positivity above 11%

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County is back up to 326 active cases of COVID-19, with 159 new cases reported in the past two days, according to the latest statistics from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health.

Via Future City website
Education April 11, 2022 - 9:43 pm

Southwest Middle School students earn several honors at Future City competition

by Lawrence Times

The students of Southwest Middle School’s Future City team have earned top honors, including best essay in the nation. 

Education April 11, 2022 - 8:44 pm

Lawrence school board approves $341K in additional cuts to administration, learning coaches

by Emma Bascom

The Lawrence school board on Monday night approved nearly $341,000 of additional cuts to the district’s budget, bringing the board’s total cuts to about $6.41 million.

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Education April 9, 2022 - 11:24 am

WRAP mental health program will continue in Lawrence school district

by Lawrence Times

Students in the Lawrence school district will continue to have the support of an in-school mental and behavioral health program following uncertainty about a funding source for the 2022-23 school year, according to Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center.

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Education April 8, 2022 - 6:06 pm

Lawrence school board to consider about $341K in additional budget cuts

by Emma Bascom

The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a budget-savings recommendation that would make deeper cuts to administration and learning coaches positions.

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Education April 8, 2022 - 5:13 pm

Lawrence school district to host dinner, discussion about Montessori program

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Public Schools will host a “dinner and discussion” about the Montessori program planned for New York Elementary.

Carter Gaskins
Education April 8, 2022 - 11:08 am

Lawrence superintendent Anthony Lewis not selected to lead Montgomery school district

by Mackenzie Clark

Montgomery, Alabama school board members passed up Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Lewis as they sought to replace their retiring leader. 

Education April 7, 2022 - 3:17 pm

Lawrence school district’s director of data and technology to resign

by Lawrence Times

Zachary Conrad, executive director of data and technology for Lawrence Public Schools, is resigning after the end of the school year.

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Education April 1, 2022 - 12:36 pm

Funding for WRAP mental health support program in Lawrence schools remains uncertain

by Tricia Masenthin

The future of WRAP, the Lawrence school district’s in-school mental and behavioral health program, remains up in the air for the 2022-23 academic year.

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