- State Board hears opposition to Common Core Standards
- May 14, 2013
- Dozens of people spoke out against the Common Core standards for reading and math at a meeting of the Kansas State Board of Education Tuesday. But board members say they’re not inclined to repeal the standards, which were formally adopted in October 2010. By Peter Hancock
- State Board of Education member defends N-word comments
- May 14, 2013
- Black leaders criticized State Board of Education member Steve Roberts Tuesday for comments he made about the use of a racially derogatory word. Roberts was commenting during the April meeting about proposed new history, government and social studies standards. By Peter Hancock
- School board moves forward on sex ed curriculum
- May 13, 2013
- The Lawrence school board hopes to have a new human sexuality curriculum in place by this summer that will incorporate new national guidelines. The new curriculum would add more information about contraception and sexual orientation. By Peter Hancock
- State education board may seek attorney general’s opinion on ‘innovative districts’ law
- May 13, 2013
- A new law enacted this year allows up to 10 percent of school districts to exempt themselves from many state laws and regulations. But state education officials say parts of the law may go too far. By Peter Hancock
- School board to review human sexuality curriculum
- May 13, 2013
- Lawrence school officials are recommending a complete review of the district’s human sexuality curriculum to align with new national standards. Changes could include adding information about sexual orientation and forms of contraception other than abstinence. By Peter Hancock
- School district and teachers agree to more contract talks
- May 13, 2013
- The Lawrence school district and the union that represents its teachers say they are making progress on a new contract for the upcoming school year. But they are waiting on the Kansas legislature to adopt a budget so they can begin talking about salaries. By Peter Hancock
- Southwest Middle School names new assistant principal
- May 8, 2013
- Shaun Hanson has been named assistant principal of Southwest Middle School, effective July 1. He replaces Mat Fearing, who announced his resignation in April. By Peter Hancock
- Project Graduation party offers students safe fun and prizes—including an SUV
- May 8, 2013
- Businesses and parents in Lawrence are coming together through Project Graduation to throw a big party for graduating high school students. The party will have a mechanical bull, cash cages, food, a DJ, casino-themed games and chances to win a variety of prizes including a 1997 Ford Explorer. By Rebekka Schlichting
- Tax enables hundreds of adults to earn high school diploma
- May 7, 2013
- The Lawrence school board recently voted to renew its authority to levy a tax to fund adult basic education. More than 500 students are now enrolled in the program to earn their diplomas or brush up on basic skills. By Peter Hancock
- LHS, Free State bring home state speech championships
- May 6, 2013
- Lawrence High School sophomore Clara Cobb and Free State High School senior Kerrie Leinmiller-Renick brought home first-place trophies at the 6A state speech and drama championships Saturday in Olathe. Bishop Seabury Academy competed for the first time in the 2A division and earned two trophies and placed seventh overall as a team. By Peter Hancock
- Local teacher mixes history, mystery, sci-fi for kids in novel
- May 5, 2013
- With “Saving Mr. Sharp,” a literary mix of mystery, science fiction and the sixth-grade, Lawrence teacher and author Dan Karasek takes aim at hooking elementary- and middle-school students on Kansas history.
- School board studies ‘critical race theory’ in work on equity issues
- May 4, 2013
- The Lawrence school board devoted a three-hour workshop recently to the study of ‘critical race theory’ to understand how race affects many facets of education. Although controversial in some circles, district officials say it’s a useful tool to increase awareness of racial disparities. By Peter Hancock
- Assistant school superintendent to resign
- May 3, 2013
- The Lawrence school district announced that Adam Holden, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, will resign for “personal family reasons.” His resignation is effective June 30. By Peter Hancock
- Truancy policies can catch parents by surprise
- April 29, 2013
- Under state law, a child who has seven or more unexcused absences in an academic year is considered truant and must be reported to state child welfare officials. But what constitutes an “unexcused” absence is left to the discretion of individual school principals—and in Lawrence, policies vary from school to school. By Peter Hancock
- Small World celebrates 45 years of helping women learn English, American culture
- April 29, 2013
- Small World, an international school, is celebrating 45 years of providing women with language skills, new friends and knowledge of American culture. By Rebekka Schlichting
- Students’ films, other projects explore turning points in history
- April 28, 2013
- Seven area students will travel to the University of Maryland this summer to compete in the National History Day contest. Their projects include two documentary films, a website and an original paper. By Peter Hancock
- Lawrence school board taking independent lobbying stance
- April 24, 2013
- After a public split with the Kansas Association of School Boards earlier this year over collective bargaining rights, the Lawrence school board is planning to lobby more independently in the future. But the board hasn’t yet talked about hiring its own lobbyist. By Peter Hancock
- School construction projects could begin by April 2014
- April 22, 2013
- Lawrence school district officials are proposing to break the bond-funded projects into five packages, the first of which would be ready for construction next spring. But officials haven’t yet discussed how to reassign students to other facilities while construction is in progress. By Peter Hancock
- Four Lawrence High School students qualify for national speech and debate tournament
- April 22, 2013
- Four students from Lawrence High School qualified for the National Forensics League national tournament. The tournament will be June 16-21 in Birmingham, Ala. By Peter Hancock
- Free State High School associate principal named CTE director for Lawrence schools
- April 22, 2013
- Free State High School associate principal Patrick Kelly has been named director of career and technical education for the Lawrence school district. Steve Heffernan has been named the new associate principal. By Peter Hancock
- School board to begin scheduling bond-funded projects
- April 22, 2013
- The Lawrence school board will begin discussing the timeline for construction projects that will be funded with the $92.5 million bond issue that voters approved on April 2. By Peter Hancock
- Free State High School Honor Roll
- April 21, 2013
- Free State High School has announced its fall semester honor roll for the 2012-2013 school year.
- Academic All-Stars: The Journal-World’s 2013 Academic All-Star team
- April 21, 2013
- The 2013 Academic All Star team includes students with a wide range of interests and ambition. By Peter Hancock
- The Journal-World’s 2013 Academic All-Star nominees
- April 21, 2013
- Nominees for the Journal-World’s 2013 Academic All-Stars
- Academic All-Stars: Top scholar has instinct for when something is right
- April 21, 2013
- Emilie Padgett of Bishop Seabury Academy is the top scholar on the Journal-World’s 2013 Academic All Star team. She plans to attend Duke University in Durham, N.C., in the fall. By Peter Hancock
- Region’s top students honored as 2013 Academic All-Stars
- April 21, 2013
- The Journal-World’s 2013 Academic All-Stars show commitment to excellence far beyond the classroom. Students selected to the All-Star team were also star athletes, musicians, student council leaders and active volunteers in their churches’ communities. Nine seniors and one junior who is graduating early were designated by judges as Academic All-Stars from a group of 28 students who were nominated by their principals or guidance counselors. By Peter Hancock
- Judging was tough in 2013 Academic All-Star competition
- April 21, 2013
- All of the students on the 2013 Academic All-Star team earned outstanding grades and demonstrated leadership skills. Many also had overcome adversity in their lives. By Peter Hancock
- Education a female-dominated profession, except at the top
- April 21, 2013
- The overwhelming majority of teachers in Kansas are women, especially in elementary school. But most top administrative positions still are held by men. By Peter Hancock
- All-stars from 2003: Where are they 10 years later?
- April 21, 2013
- The 2003 Academic All-Stars have come a long way since being recognized by the Journal-World for their scholastic achievements as high school seniors. Some have traveled the world; others still are in Kansas. They became, among other professions, lawyers, doctors, financial advisers and musicians. A few are married with kids, while a handful still are finishing school. The Journal-World recently tracked them down to find out where their lives have taken them over the past decade, and what the 2003 versions of themselves would think of how they’ve turned out.
- Proposed Kansas science standards criticized for lack of depth
- April 16, 2013
- One science education professor says the Next Generation Science standards focus too much on generalities at the expense of specific subject areas. But supporters say the new model prepares students to learn for themselves. By Peter Hancock
- Blog: Student residents forced out of KU apartment building because of drought-related damage June 19, 2013 · 2 comments
- City approves Menards store next to Home Depot at 31st and Iowa streets June 18, 2013 · 51 comments
- Kobach considering filing charges against protesters who came to his home June 17, 2013 · 119 comments
- Blog: City to consider using gated, pay-as-you-leave system for new downtown parking garage June 19, 2013 · 6 comments
- Letter: Two is enough June 19, 2013 · 16 comments
- Blog: State seeking proposal to develop resort at Clinton Lake State Park June 18, 2013 · 28 comments
- Former KU student sentenced to 30 days in jail, barred from social media, for attacking female student June 18, 2013 · 6 comments
- Opinion: Redskins mascot can’t be justified June 16, 2013 · 99 comments
- Transfer Hunter Mickelson to sit out, soak it up for a year June 19, 2013 · 1 comment
- Letter: Energy folly June 15, 2013 · 43 comments
- City approves Menards store next to Home Depot at 31st and Iowa streets June 18, 2013
- Transfer Hunter Mickelson to sit out, soak it up for a year June 19, 2013
- Opinion: Dick Vitale loves life, wife and Andrew Wiggins June 19, 2013
- Report says schools underfunded $657 million in FY 2015 June 17, 2013
- KU dean blasts negative national report on teacher preparation programs June 18, 2013
- Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center to host "Beach Bash" June 18, 2013
- Agencies join forces to help homeless population acquire financial literacy June 6, 2013
- Police investigate string of almost 20 auto burglaries in west Lawrence June 18, 2013
- Location of Superman's hometown sparks geographic divide June 17, 2013
- Reformed drug dealer wants to thank Clinton May 20, 2004
