Students as young as kindergartners could be seen taking notes during class in the Lawrence school district if it chooses to expand an educational program. As part of its recently adopted strategic plan, the Lawrence school district is exploring expanding AVID, an education program that aims to address achievement gaps, to its elementary level, said Leah Wisdom, director of instruction, equity and student ...
State and local behavioral health leaders will come together this week at a public forum to share their ideas for fighting mental illness in the community. The Douglas County Community Foundation, which is organizing Monday's forum, is calling the event a "Community Convening." The idea is to encourage collaboration among nonprofits, businesses and governments to address the community’s struggles with ...
As a graduate of the former Lawrence Alternative High School, Paula Smith said she wants to help Lawrence students find pathways to success that best suit them. “The way the program was geared to fit me better helped me succeed to graduate on time,” she said of her time at the Lawrence Alternative High School. “That was the success of that program.” Editor’s note: The Journal-World has been ...
The University of Kansas Athletics program is prepared to receive allegations of rules violations from the NCAA, but so far the university has not received anything from the organization, KU Chancellor Douglas Girod said Friday. However, Girod said he wouldn’t be surprised if a notice came soon. “It wouldn’t surprise me if it’s anytime,” Girod said. “But I don’t have direct knowledge of ...
Thea Perry has always been interested in public service, but she was too shy to run for office. That changed, however, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2018. Perry, a candidate for the Lawrence school board election this fall, said the health issue motivated her to finally put herself out there. Editor’s note: The Journal-World has been publishing profiles on candidates for city and ...
As a community health professional, Erica Hill has focused on ways to improve the health of the Lawrence community, and she recently realized the best place to start. “What better way to make an impact on the community than investing in our youth?” said Hill, a candidate for the Lawrence school board election this fall. Editor’s note: The Journal-World over the next several days will publish profiles ...