Lawrence school board members approved a slight increase in the property tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year, a move members say is necessary to support staff and cover inflation-lagging state aid. On Monday, school board members approved a budget for the 2025-2026 school year with a mill ...
Over 140 people stood outside the Lawrence school district offices prior to the school board meeting on Monday, advocating for a livable wage for education support professionals. Currently, the school district is negotiating its contract with education support professionals, or ESPs. District ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A group of Lawrence school district employees held rallies and walk-ins at school buildings on Thursday, urging district officials to provide a living wage for all staff. According to a press release from the Lawrence Education Association, the events occurred less than a week before education ...