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Lawrence school district administrators say cell phone ban in draft handbook was a mistake; board approves teacher raises
A districtwide cell phone ban was included in a draft of an updated student handbook, but Lawrence school district administrators said Monday it was a mistake, and high school students would still be permitted to use their phones outside of classes.
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Lawrence school board to get an earlier start on legislative priorities
The Lawrence school board on Monday will begin discussing the district’s legislative priorities earlier than usual.
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Lawrence High School marching band prepares for special 100-year anniversary show
The Marching Lions’ Centennial Celebration show will feature a wide array of music that aims to highlight the culture of the Lawrence High School band and build upon 100 years of tradition and history.
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Lawrence High School cafeteria workers, union members picket
It was a coincidence that the odor of gas drove workers out of the Lawrence High School kitchen for a while Thursday morning, on the same day that they had planned to picket. But the stench obviously didn’t improve their situation.
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Cordley Elementary’s Hawk Families share diversity through book groups, inclusive stories
A new set of picture books at Cordley Elementary will be used to bridge age gaps and experiences. ”Hawk Families” have launched for monthly get-togethers aimed at highlighting the unique lived experiences and diversity of Cordley families.
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Teachers cite salaries, work-life balance among top reasons for leaving Lawrence Public Schools
The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report including specific reasons why teachers are leaving the district, such as low salaries and overflowing class sizes, as well as an update on the district’s efforts to better recruit and retain employees.
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Lawrence school board to hear report on retention and recruitment of district employees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a report on the district’s goal to recruit and retain employees at higher rates as dozens of positions sit open.
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PAL-CWA rallies to raise awareness about staffing shortages in Lawrence schools
Members of the Lawrence Public Schools classified staff union rallied during the Lawrence High School homecoming parade Wednesday evening to call attention to staffing shortages.
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Open enrollment for Kansas schools raises concerns about equity, representation and funding, local leaders say
Open enrollment in Kansas public schools will worsen existing inequities and funding issues as well as diminish the importance of voters’ representation on local school boards, some local leaders say.
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Lawrence high school seniors earn academic recognition from College Board
Four Lawrence district students — two from Free State High School and two from Lawrence High School — have been awarded special recognition from the College Board.
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Lawrence High to assist Special Olympics film crew with national inclusion campaign
The efforts of students in Lawrence High’s Interpersonal Skills class have not gone unnoticed. Students will be under the bright lights Wednesday when a Special Olympics film crew visits the school.
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Lawrence school board approves maximum budget, hears update on future planning committee
Lawrence school board members on Monday approved the 2022-23 budget and heard an overview of the committee that will help shape the district’s future.
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Lawrence school board on Monday to consider approving maximum budget
Lawrence school board members on Monday will look to approve the district’s maximum budget for 2022-23, hear an update on the new ”Futures Planning Committee” and more.
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Student taken into custody following alleged comment about shooting at Free State High School
A Free State High School student was taken into custody after a report that they had made a comment on Friday about “shooting up the school” on Tuesday.
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Lawrence school district names new Native American Student Services coordinator
The Lawrence school district has named Kenneth St. Pierre, an Ihanktonwan/Yankton Sioux, as the new Native American Student Services coordinator.
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Lawrence school board selects GR Gordon-Ross to fill vacant seat
Lawrence school board members on Tuesday selected GR Gordon-Ross to fill the seventh seat on the board, which has been vacant since mid-July.