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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 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.
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Liberty Memorial Central Middle School may become a STEAM school
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School is on track to potentially transition into a school focused on STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math — next year.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear update on middle school redesign committee
The Lawrence school board will hear a report Tuesday on the committee that is working to redesign or repurpose Liberty Memorial Central Middle School.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Navigating family losses, Lawrence girl will represent city in national pageant competition
When Tay’Jah Franklin, 13, walks the stage at pageants, she never feels like she’s walking alone. She knows her family is beside her. She’ll soon compete as Miss Lawrence in the National American Miss Pageant.
Lawrence police investigate bomb threat at Billy Mills Middle School, say it isn’t credible
Lawrence police Thursday morning were investigating a reported bomb threat at Billy Mills Middle School, according to emails from administrators.
Save the dates: Lawrence City Commission, school board candidate forums coming up
Lawrence voters will have more chances to get to know the candidates vying for the elected positions that most directly affect day-to-day life.
Meet the 2023 Lawrence school board candidates
Five Lawrence school board seats are going to be decided on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Meet the 11 candidates who are running to serve.
Truancy prevention program flyer raises red flags as Lawrence school board considers approving partnership
Before the Lawrence school district partners with local agencies on a truancy prevention program, school board members want to know how a flyer that portrays a Black student as a program participant nearly made it to print.
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8 Lawrence students named as National Merit semifinalists
Eight students from three Lawrence high schools have achieved National Merit semifinalist status.
Lawrence school board approves budget with property tax increase, solar energy pilot project
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a budget that will increase property taxes and agreed to move forward with a solar energy project that staff said will pay off in the long term.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to vote on budget with mill levy increase, consider solar energy proposal
The Lawrence school board on Monday will vote on the district’s final 2023-24 budget, which would increase property taxes, and hear a proposal for a solar energy project.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
U.S. Secretary of Education praises KU, K-12 integration, TRIO program in national bus tour kickoff
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said during a visit to KU Tuesday that federal education programs for disadvantaged students will change lives and lift people up through the education system.
Lawrence school district partners with county to prevent truancy
The Lawrence school district is partnering with county agencies and the DA’s office to hopefully prevent students from being introduced to the criminal legal system for missing too much school.
Lawrence school board to hear report on chronic absenteeism, possible interventions
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a report about chronic absence rates within the district and learn about proposed solutions.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
City still needs crossing guards for several Lawrence intersections as new school year begins; construction continues near some schools
As the first day of the new school year approaches, 7 crossing guard positions serving 5 Lawrence elementary schools remain unfilled. Construction is also compounding concerns for some parents.
Lawrence school board approves district’s maximum budget for publication; hearings for final approval set
Property taxes might increase as a result of the Lawrence school district’s increased mill levy, which the Lawrence school board gave initial approval Monday.
