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Douglas County commissioners approve new case management-based truancy program
Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday voted 3-2 to approve a new program to handle truancy for young learners in elementary and middle schools.
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Lawrence welcomed to garden restoration event at Haskell Greenhouse
Haskell is welcoming the Lawrence community to join a restoration workday in the greenhouse gardens Tuesday evening.
Lawrence school district announces interim principals for Quail Run, New York
The Lawrence school district has announced new interim principals for Quail Run Elementary School and New York Montessori: Jeremy Philipp and Virginia Gwyn, respectively.
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Lawrence school board weighs community survey results, asks how district will respond
Superintendent Jeanice Swift presented community feedback Monday that showed broad approval of teachers and school climate, but Lawrence school board members questioned how representative the data was and pressed for clearer answers about what comes next.
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Lawrence school board to hear reports on community conversation, 2025-26 year
Lawrence school board members on Monday will hear two reports from administrators: one on a community conversation held through the early months of 2026, and a school year-end report.
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Essay contest winners read their entries at first day of Lawrence Juneteenth celebration
Hundreds gathered in South Park this evening for the first day of the Juneteenth celebration, featuring essay readings from two Lawrence high school students.
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WellSpring massage school closes abruptly, leaving Lawrence students stranded
WellSpring School of Allied Health has abruptly closed, leaving Lawrence massage therapy students stranded days from graduation.
Spend the summer solstice at the KU native plants garden
A summer solstice tour of the KU native plant garden will end just before dark, but visitors can linger and enjoy the sunset.
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Regents approves tuition proposals for 2026-27; KU students face 4.8% hike
KU students are facing a minimum 4.8% tuition increase starting this fall. Tuition and fees for an in-state undergrad will be $6,635 per semester.
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KU visiting librarian builds diverse skills to serve diverse communities, from Lawrence to Accra
Patience Eméfa Dzandza Ocloo, the first international librarian-in-residence at KU, has months of research in Lawrence ahead of her as she funnels ideas about technology and information between cities, countries and cultures.
KU museums highlight global art, science during World Cup
Two KU museums are highlighting global connections this summer with exhibitions tied to the World Cup games in the Kansas City area.
School district names interim principal of Lawrence High School, early childhood principal
Mike Gillman has been named interim principal of Lawrence High School, and Loralea Hubert, a former Lawrence Public Schools teacher, will return to serve as lead principal of early childhood programs.
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Lawrence school board approves student meal price increase
Lawrence school board members voted 6 to 1 Monday to raise student meal prices for the 2026-27 school year.
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Haskell readies for World Cup with powwow, Indigenous market and more planned
“Summer of soccer” excitement is sweeping Haskell’s campus as the university community prepares to share Lawrence’s multitribal culture with international guests.
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Lawrence school board to vote on meal price increases
Lawrence school board members on Monday will vote on whether to increase meal prices for the upcoming school year. They’ll also hear an update on Centennial Choice Campus.
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Lawrence library’s How-To Festival to return
Learn how to help a turtle cross the road, fold origami, spark a firefly festival and much more at the Lawrence Public Library’s How-To Festival this weekend.
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