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Lawrence student journalists recognized for fighting district’s use of AI surveillance
Four student journalists have been recognized for their courage in defending freedom of the press during their senior year at Lawrence High School.
Lawrence student journalists recognized for fighting district’s use of AI surveillance
Four student journalists have been recognized for their courage in defending freedom of the press during their senior year at Lawrence High School.
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Lawrence school board gives cell phone policy initial approval after district suggests ‘guidance’ in opposition
Lawrence school board members on Monday gave initial approval to a draft cell phone policy, despite district administrators proposing guidance that directly conflicts with the draft as it’s written.
Lawrence parents weigh advantages, concerns of cell phone-free schools; school board to vote on policy
A new policy imposing a cell-phone free instructional day is on the table, and while some Lawrence parents believe it would better support teachers, others said they’re worried about the safety implications.
Snapchat alerts FBI to threat of gun violence to Lawrence High; police say it wasn’t credible
Snapchat alerted the FBI to a threat a student allegedly made to Lawrence High School, but a local investigation found that the threat wasn’t credible, school officials said Friday.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board committee to recommend prohibiting cell phone use during school
A draft cell phone policy would prohibit Lawrence school district students from using their phones during school hours, but some exceptions are included and discipline is not a focus of the policy.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous rapper Supaman inspires Lawrence youth with stories of resilience, Native American culture
Hip-hop beats and positive lyrics filled Billy Mills Middle School’s main gymnasium Tuesday morning during an all-school assembly led by Supaman, the Indigenous rapper and fancy dancer.
Lawrence school board votes to hire KASB for superintendent search
The Lawrence school board on Monday voted to have the Kansas Association of School Boards lead its search for a permanent superintendent.
Superintendent search firms on Lawrence school board’s meeting agenda; no details included
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hold two interviews with firms as part of the board’s search for a permanent superintendent.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lacking data, Lawrence school district committee postpones high school boundary public input sessions
Still awaiting data from a consultant, the school district’s Boundary Advisory Committee decided tonight that two community meetings about high school boundaries should be postponed, likely into the new year.
Lawrence school board challenges district to break down data more after hearing fall equity report
Lawrence school board members said they’d like to see deeper data and hear more about the day-to-day actions and impacts of the district’s equity work following a fall update Monday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves up to $45K for consultant to assist committee’s high school boundary work
A consultant will provide a Lawrence school district committee with more data to assist its high school boundary proposals before two upcoming public input meetings.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear updated equity data, consider contract with consultant for boundary analyses
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear an update on equity data from this fall and also consider approving a contract for a consultant to help complete high school boundary analyses.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district committee on high school boundaries will seek analyses from consultant
Members of the Lawrence school district’s committee working on high school boundaries decided Wednesday they need more data from a consultant before presenting their ideas to the community.
Lawrence school district, police encourage people to report threats of violence promptly
After a social media post titled “Gun at LHS” raised concerns Tuesday, the Lawrence school district and police are reminding people to “report, not repost” if they hear of threats.
Native American Student Services works to extend reach as federal grant shifts; board president calls for increased staffing of program
Eligibility requirements for a federal grant the Lawrence school district’s Native American Student Services utilizes has changed to allow more students to be served, the program coordinator told the Lawrence school board Tuesday.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear update on Native American Student Services
The Lawrence school board on Tuesday will hear an update on the district’s Native American Student Services.
