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Education May 23, 2021 - 7:35 pm

Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, May 24

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a report on survey data about school resource officers, vote on a board policy manual that would enable the board to pick its own leadership, and more.

Education May 18, 2021 - 4:23 pm

Surprise! Lawrence High’s Susan Mička awarded $10K Bobs teaching award

by Tricia Masenthin

Susan Mička, of Lawrence High School, is the winner of the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s 2021 […]

LHS students and staff from IPS
Education May 13, 2021 - 11:37 am

Lawrence High course provides space for students of all abilities to explore leadership

by Tricia Masenthin

Originally, a yearlong interpersonal skills course at Lawrence High focused on helping students with autism develop social skills alongside their peers. Through the years, it’s become a team-building leadership course for all — and an “IPS family.”

Education May 10, 2021 - 11:12 pm

Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, May 10, 2021

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board received an update on the rollout of restorative practice, approved an equity policy and more at its meeting Monday.

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Education May 9, 2021 - 5:10 am

Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, May 10

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board will hear an update from staff on the district’s equity plan, consider approving a new equity policy and more.

Painting titled The Brains You Spill by Bean FosterBean Foster
Arts & Events May 6, 2021 - 3:09 pm

Teacher returns to Lawrence roots, helps students create ‘incredible’ art in pandemic

by Tricia Masenthin

Todd Poteet graduated from Lawrence High School in 1989 and accomplished what so many dreamers […]

Tricia Masenthin
Education May 4, 2021 - 10:14 am

Bike to School Day is Wednesday; Baldwin schools to participate for the first time

by Tricia Masenthin

Students and families across Douglas County are encouraged to strap on helmets and ride their bicycles to school together Wednesday, May 5, on National Bike to School Day.

Kelly Thompson
Education May 1, 2021 - 7:16 pm

Free State wins second consecutive state speech championship; Lawrence High takes 6th

by Lawrence Times

Free State and Lawrence high school speech students have big reasons to celebrate: Both teams had students crowned state champions in events Saturday.

Ribbon supporting staff of Douglas County schools in flowerbedTricia Masenthin
Education April 30, 2021 - 1:35 pm

Local group encourages Douglas County to recognize teacher, school staff contributions

by Tricia Masenthin

Some Douglas County parents are organizing to thank teachers for all their contributions during a tumultuous year that included a global pandemic.

Audrey Basham
Arts & Events April 29, 2021 - 3:14 pm

From chaos to creativity: Lawrence High artists capture pandemic emotions in photos

by Tricia Masenthin

Lawrence High School students share photos and writings from their portfolio class during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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