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Education June 20, 2024 - 1:18 pm

Cynthia Johnson, also known as ‘Mama J,’ to resign from Lawrence school district

by Lawrence Times

Cynthia Johnson, the executive director of inclusion, engagement, and belonging for Lawrence Public Schools, is resigning at the end of the month.

Education June 10, 2024 - 12:26 pm

District names next Lawrence High assistant principal and athletic director

by Lawrence Times

Patrick Graham, currently principal of Santa Fe Trail High School, will soon join Lawrence Public Schools as assistant principal and athletic director at Lawrence High School.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education June 6, 2024 - 2:44 pm

Teachers leaving Lawrence schools wrestle with passion for educating, challenges of profession

by Cuyler Dunn

”This was my dream job.”
A handful of outgoing teachers shared their reasons for leaving Lawrence Public Schools. Some plan to continue teaching in a new environment; others are leaving education altogether. 

Education May 16, 2024 - 3:42 pm

New York Elementary principal to resign

by Lawrence Times

Sunny Halsted, principal of New York Elementary School, will resign after the end of the school year to take a position in another district.

Education May 6, 2024 - 4:08 pm

Lawrence High School assistant principal tapped to fill associate principal role

by Lawrence Times

Mike Gillman, current assistant principal and athletic director for Lawrence High School, has been selected to fill the role of associate principal.

Education May 3, 2024 - 2:46 pm

Lawrence school district names new College and Career Center principal

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district has selected Mark Preut as the next principal of the Lawrence College and Career Center and Academy, Adult Education Services, and Alternative Programs.

Education May 3, 2024 - 2:37 pm

Patrick Kelly to retire from Lawrence school district

by Lawrence Times

Patrick Kelly, chief academic officer for Lawrence Public Schools, is retiring from his position, the district has announced.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education April 24, 2024 - 9:13 am

Lawrence College and Career Center principal accepts position in Eudora

by Lawrence Times

Bill DeWitt, principal of the Lawrence College and Career Center, is resigning to accept the position of principal at Eudora High School, according to a news release from the school district.

Education April 22, 2024 - 2:27 pm

Lawrence school district names new Woodlawn principal, West Middle School assistant principal

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district on Monday announced Brandon Daley as the next principal of Woodlawn Elementary School, and Mike Lewis as new assistant principal and athletic director for West Middle School.

Education April 8, 2024 - 3:57 pm

Lawrence school district names new assistant principal of Billy Mills Middle School

by Lawrence Times

Sara (Reichenberger) Murray has been selected as the next assistant principal and athletics director for Billy Mills Middle School, according to a news release from the Lawrence school district on Monday.

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