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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 member Andrew Nussbaum steps down
Andrew Nussbaum, elected to the Lawrence school board in November, has submitted his resignation, effective immediately.
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Here’s how to apply for free and reduced-price meals in Lawrence Public Schools
The federal program that was providing universal free meals for all students amid the pandemic has been discontinued. Here’s how to apply for free or reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year in Lawrence Public Schools.
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Lawrence school board votes 4-3 against fees for students who qualify for reduced-price meals
Lawrence school district families who qualify for reduced-price meals will have to budget for meal costs for the upcoming school year, but not for additional student fees, the school board decided during its meeting Monday.
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Lawrence school board to set new student fees and meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a third proposal to change student fees, which would add fees for students who qualify for reduced-price lunches; new meal prices; and some organizational updates.
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Free meals for all students will end in August; Lawrence school board to set meal prices
Some families will need to add school meals into their back-to-school budgets as the federal program that provides free food for all students ends in August.
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Lawrence High student wins $10K scholarship to support her dream of becoming a restaurateur
Victoria Bell remembers peanut butter cookies and cornbread as the first recipes she ever made by herself. Now, as a rising high school senior, she can see her dream career of one day owning a restaurant or bakery in close reach.
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Lawrence school district proposal would add fees for students who receive reduced-price lunches
Lawrence school district staff members on Monday presented a revised plan for student fees that would spread costs to students who qualify for reduced-price lunches, but would continue to exempt students who qualify for free lunches.
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Lawrence school district plans switch from Adidas to Nike; Jock’s Nitch wants to call timeout
The Lawrence school district will soon likely switch from Adidas to Nike because Adidas no longer carries the crimson shade that matches Lawrence High School’s color, according to district staff. But the owner of longtime supplier Jock’s Nitch says that’s just not true.
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Lawrence school board to consider agreement raising PAL-CWA base hourly wage to $9.70
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider a tentative agreement with the classified staff union that would raise members’ base hourly wages to $9.70 per hour, continue a discussion on student fees, and more.
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Lawrence High announces new assistant principal
Elaina Honas, special education coordinator of secondary transition programs and building administrator at East Heights, has been selected as Lawrence High School’s new assistant principal.
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Basketball champ coaching Firebirds eyes another former Jayhawk as his assistant coach
All-American and 2008 National Champion Sherron Collins plans to bring along a former Kansas basketball teammate to help coach the Free State boys basketball team this upcoming season.
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Schwegler Elementary, Lawrence Virtual School principals honored with district recognitions
Jared Comfort and Susan Cooper have been honored as elementary and secondary principals of the year in the Lawrence school district.
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Lawrence Public Schools report forecasts drop in Black high school students enrolling in AP courses
As Black high school students’ enrollment in Advanced Placement courses is expected to drop by 26% this fall, most of their peers will increase their AP enrollment by 21% to 41%. The disparity raises questions about whether or not all students feel empowered to take these college-level courses.
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‘Death by 1,000 cuts’: Kansas teachers demoralized by current environment
Caught in a political crossfire and exhausted from the pandemic, Kansas teachers are putting down their books and leaving the profession.
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Lawrence school district gives final offer of 1.8% increase in teacher salaries
The Lawrence school district gave its final offer of a 1.8% increase in teacher salaries Monday, declining to go any higher than the $796,874 in salary raise funds offered at the last negotiations meeting.