The Lawrence school district has appointed an interim principal for Prairie Park Elementary School. Denise Johnson, who will assume the role on July 1, will succeed Jason Townsend, who is leaving after two years as principal to be a principal in Garnett, according to a news release Wednesday ...

Members of the public will soon have the chance to purchase "surplus technology devices" from the Lawrence school district, which the district will no longer need after purchasing new MacBooks for staff and high school students. On Tuesday, school board members approved the sale, which will ...

Wichita — The children in Susie Kelley’s class at Harry Street Elementary School were kindergartners when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools and sent students home for remote learning. Now they’re finishing fifth grade and preparing for middle school. And though it’s been years ...

Lawrence school board members will consider a plan to sell off surplus technology – including many used MacBooks – after approving new laptops for high school students. On Tuesday, school board members will consider a sale of surplus technology devices after the board previously purchased ...

In the profession of education, here’s a lesson that probably rings true for many a teacher: Take the money while you can because you never know when it may disappear. Educators who are responsible for making sure elementary students can read may want to pay particular heed these days. ...

At a surprise ceremony on Friday, the Lawrence Schools Foundation recognized Gina Carter for her excellence in teaching — an honor that came with a $10,000 check. On the final day of the school year, students and staff at Woodlawn Elementary School packed the gymnasium for an end-of-year ...