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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Superintendent: Lawrence schools plan welcome center, seek to boost staff pay and more updates
A district welcome center, an expansion of a program to help high schoolers earn KU credits, and “streamlining” to ensure the district’s pay for staff members is competitive are all in the works, according to the Lawrence Public Schools superintendent.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Superintendent: Lawrence schools plan welcome center, seek to boost staff pay and more updates
A district welcome center, an expansion of a program to help high schoolers earn KU credits, and “streamlining” to ensure the district’s pay for staff members is competitive are all in the works, according to the Lawrence Public Schools superintendent.
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Lawrence school board approves 10-cent increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a 10-cent increase to meal prices for the third consecutive year.
Classified and certified staff in Lawrence school district combine under one union
One union, rather than two separate for classified and certified staff, will represent all unionized Lawrence school district employees moving forward.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
10-cent meal price increase up for Lawrence school board’s final approval
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to meal prices after deferring the vote at its previous meeting.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Graduation rates of Native American and ELL students in Lawrence decrease over 6-year span
Native American students and students in the English Language Learners program continue graduating from the Lawrence school district at the lowest rates compared to other subgroups, according to district data.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board waits to vote on proposed increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday did not vote on the district’s plan to increase meal prices by 10 cents for a third consecutive year.
Lawrence school district names next Hillcrest Elementary principal
The Lawrence school district has announced Christine Caffey as the next principal of Hillcrest Elementary School.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider approving 10-cent increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to student meal prices for the third consecutive year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Families allege years of trauma in Lawrence special education
One word came up often as Annette Camlin described her family’s decadelong experience with Lawrence Public Schools’ special education services: trauma.
Camlin was one of several parents who joined former teachers to voice crucial concerns about the district’s SPED services.
Here’s a look at the 2025 candidates for Lawrence school board
All three incumbents whose terms will soon end and four challengers have filed to run for Lawrence school board this year.
Here’s a look at candidates who have filed for Lawrence City Commission and school board elections so far
So far in the 2025 local elections, 12 Lawrence City Commission candidates and five Lawrence school board candidates have filed to run. The deadline to file is noon Monday.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘It’s never too early, it’s never too late’: Lawrence adult education graduates earn GEDs, diplomas
Joseph Johnson found there’s more to his story after he attempted to end his life at age 20. Collecting his high school diploma on Thursday, six years later, was a testament.
Lawrence school district names interim principal for Prairie Park Elementary School
Denise Johnson, a longtime Lawrence school district employee, has been named interim principal of Prairie Park Elementary School.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to meet Tuesday; no reports on agenda
The Lawrence school board will meet Tuesday to consider approving several items on the consent agenda. There were no reports or new business items on the board’s agenda as of Monday afternoon.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Free summer meals in Lawrence available for all kids
Kids can eat a free lunch three days a week through the month of June, and families can pick up weekly meal kits to prepare and plan ahead through June and July.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Gina Carter wins $10K Bobs Award for bringing ‘warmth and energy’ to Woodlawn students
Gina Carter, a title reading and math teacher at Woodlawn Elementary, said she doesn’t come to a job every day — she comes to a place she truly loves. She was announced as the 2025 Bobs Award winner Friday morning.
