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Lawrence news June 21, 2021 - 11:10 am

Lawrence school board member to sit on panel discussing use of Native American mascots

by Lawrence Times

A panel for the Kansas Leadership Center, which will include a Lawrence school board member, will address the issue of Native American mascots on Wednesday.

Education June 17, 2021 - 4:16 pm

Lawrence teacher turns ‘magical’ classroom event into inspirational book

by Tricia Masenthin

Jessica Brown, a teacher at Sunflower Elementary School in Lawrence, has turned a “magical” moment in her classroom into a self-published picture book to help kids with social-emotional learning.

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Education June 14, 2021 - 11:27 pm

Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, June 14

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday approved the PAL-CWA as the bargaining unit for all classified employees, heard a report on behavioral health programming, tabled an MOU on Safe Routes to Schools and more.

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Education June 13, 2021 - 1:58 pm

Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, June 14

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear an update on the transition of students from Kennedy Elementary School, consider recognizing PAL-CWA as the bargaining unit for all classified hourly employees, and more.

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Education June 1, 2021 - 2:13 pm

Mix of a dozen newcomers, incumbents declare Lawrence school board candidacy

by Tricia Masenthin

Twelve candidates have filed for seats on the board of Lawrence Public Schools, which means a primary election will be necessary to narrow down the field.

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Education May 30, 2021 - 5:09 pm

COVID relief funds make summer school possible for some students in Lawrence Public Schools

by Tricia Masenthin

For some students in Lawrence, learning will continue in June, with a special focus on personal, social and character development.

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Education May 28, 2021 - 5:46 pm

Lawrence school district offering free meal kits for all community children

by Lawrence Times

All children ages 1-18 in the community can receive free meal kits both through the summer and the 2021-2022 academic year through Lawrence Public Schools.

Carter Gaskins
Education May 26, 2021 - 10:48 pm

Free State graduates celebrate triumph over pandemic adversity

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence Free State High School class of 2021 donned mortar boards and face masks under cloudy skies for their commencement Wednesday night.

Carter Gaskins
Education May 25, 2021 - 10:54 pm

Lawrence High graduates persevere despite pandemic

by Tricia Masenthin

Amid a backdrop of basketball lore and behind face masks, the students of Lawrence High School’s class of 2021 celebrated their commencement Tuesday evening in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Education May 25, 2021 - 12:12 am

Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, May 24

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report on school resource officers and discussed their thoughts, approved a new board policy manual and more.

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