Equity in education was a key focus at a Lawrence school board forum, where candidates shared their views on fairness in student achievement, curriculum and school safety. Seven candidates are in the running for three available seats on the Lawrence school board this year, and all participated in Sunday’s forum. Incumbents Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, and Bob Byers are seeking another term, while ...
Lawrence school board members next week will hold a final public hearing before adopting the budget for the 2025-2026 school year, which comes with a property tax rate slightly higher than last year. On Monday, board members will conduct public hearings on the proposed budget as part of their weekly meeting before making the final decision on the 2025-2026 budget. If approved, the mill levy will be at 52.333 ...
The Lawrence school district denies allegations that it sought to prevent student journalists from reporting on a lawsuit over its use of Gaggle, stating it has no intention of restricting coverage or retaliating against staff. At the start of the school year, students who filed a lawsuit against the school district for its use of Gaggle filed a motion through their attorneys alleging that Quentin Rials, the ...
When she was 12 years old, Tyler Mosher lost her dad, Mike, in the line of duty. He was a police officer in Overland Park, and he was killed in a shootout in 2020. One thing that helped her through that heartbreaking situation, Mosher said, was a special "buddy" doll that she received from the nonprofit Shadow Buddies Foundation. The dolls are designed to remind kids in traumatic situations that they're not ...
Advocates on Wednesday urged Douglas County commissioners to consider a right to counsel program for renters facing eviction, but some commissioners raised concerns about funding and the proposed timeline. At their weekly meeting, county commissioners heard from representatives of local advocacy group Lawrence Tenants, Kansas Holistic Defenders and the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel about the ...
Douglas County commissioners will hear a proposal this week for a tenants' right to counsel program that would guarantee legal representation for all renters facing eviction, regardless of income. During a work session on Wednesday, county commissioners will hear from representatives of local advocacy group Lawrence Tenants, Kansas Holistic Defenders and the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel ...