A new virtual learning program will provide curriculum tailored to individual student interests and needs, and any K-8 student in Kansas will be eligible for it.
The Augusta school district has partnered with OpenEd – a tuition-free, flexible education program that allows students to create personalized learning experiences. The program is launching for K-8 students who live in Kansas, and it will provide ...
Not everyone in Douglas County is aware of all that the community is doing to address homelessness and make housing more affordable, according to a recent community survey, and a team of advocates hopes to ramp up communication efforts to get more people informed and involved.
In the fall of 2024, the market research firm ETC Institute conducted a community survey across Douglas County as part of an ongoing ...
For the third time in her high school career, Arabella Gipp has been named the 2025 Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence.
The annual Lawrence Youth of the Year ceremony took place Thursday at the Lied Center, where five candidates – Alex Johnson, Leah Anderson, Julia Johnson, Arabella Gipp and Abby Benally – presented speeches. The candidates all embodied the values of leadership ...
Too much administration and a need for more safety measures, including metal detectors and extra police officers in schools, are among the biggest concerns the Lawrence school district has been hearing from the community in its recent public feedback efforts.
The results from a series of in-person feedback sessions and an online survey were presented in a report to Lawrence school board members on Monday. As ...
Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly was elected the new chair of the commission on Wednesday night, after his colleagues said his experience and leadership skills would be valuable amid the commission’s transition from three members to five.
Kelly, who represents the 1st District, takes over as chair from Commissioner Karen Willey of the 3rd District. The chair position is tasked with presiding over ...
Certain kinds of rural, home-based small businesses wouldn't have to register or pay a fee to Douglas County under a proposed code change that county leaders will be voting on this week.
At its meeting Wednesday, the County Commission will consider changing the registration process for small-scale businesses run out of people's homes in the county's unincorporated areas. If the proposed change is approved, some ...
