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Education December 15, 2025 - 2:51 pm

Deerfield Elementary teacher earns Dedication to Education award

by Lawrence Times

Melissa Clover, a fourth grade teacher at Deerfield Elementary School, was surprised Monday with an award for her dedication to student success.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education November 27, 2025 - 2:10 pm

Free State journalism students, former Lawrence High adviser net national awards

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Several Free State High School students claimed national awards for reporting, photojournalism and design, and a local journalism instructor netted the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest honor for educators.

Education August 13, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Second-year Lawrence teachers given Horizon Awards for outstanding work

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district has recognized two new Lawrence teachers for their exemplary work with students.

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Education March 25, 2022 - 2:55 pm

Douglas County educators advance to Kansas Teacher of the Year honors

by Tricia Masenthin

Educators across the state, including four from Douglas County, will vie this weekend to advance to the final round in the Kansas Teacher of the Year awards.

Lawrence Public Schools / Contributed Photo
Education October 15, 2021 - 3:16 pm

West Middle School’s choral music director named Lawrence’s Teacher of the Year for secondary schools

by Lawrence Times

Craig McCauley, West Middle School choral music director, has been honored as the Lawrence school district’s Teacher of the Year for secondary schools.

Lawrence Public Schools
Education April 14, 2021 - 5:00 pm

Quail Run, Lawrence High faculty members honored with annual awards

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district on Wednesday surprised two of its faculty members as winners of annual honors.

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