Lawrence school board names Jeanice Swift as interim superintendent
Lawrence school board President Kelly Jones on Wednesday announced the board’s selection of Jeanice Swift as interim superintendent.
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As Montessori phases in, New York Elementary teachers left without jobs leave the district
Almost every traditional classroom teacher at New York Elementary has left the district this year as the school phases in the Montessori method, leaving teachers who can’t afford the time or cost of training without a job at the school.
Lawrence school district announces two administrative position changes
The Lawrence school district has announced a new deputy superintendent and executive director of curriculum and instruction, which also represent two changes to administrative position titles.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence schools superintendent takes job out of state
Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Lewis has been selected to lead the school district of Durham, North Carolina.
Lawrence school district names next principal of New York Elementary and Montessori
The Lawrence school district has selected Brian Workman, currently an instructional coach at Cordley Elementary, as next principal of New York Elementary and Montessori School.
Free State debate duo nabs 3rd at nationals in coach’s last season
Sophie Racy and Connor Brown placed third in the nation in policy debate and Free State was named a top-20 school nationwide at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, closing out coach Kelly Thompson’s teaching career.
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Cynthia Johnson, also known as ‘Mama J,’ to resign from Lawrence school district
Cynthia Johnson, the executive director of inclusion, engagement, and belonging for Lawrence Public Schools, is resigning at the end of the month.
District names next Lawrence High assistant principal and athletic director
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
Teachers leaving Lawrence schools wrestle with passion for educating, challenges of profession
”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.
New York Elementary principal to resign
Sunny Halsted, principal of New York Elementary School, will resign after the end of the school year to take a position in another district.
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