Parents push phone free classrooms in Lawrence district
A Free State High School parent and KU professor Justin Blumenstiel introduced a 108 signature petition urging limits on cell phone use across Lawrence schools. Teachers voiced concerns at a June 24 meeting about an inconsistent policy, noting gains in student well being where phones are banned and urging rapid statewide adoption before spring 2025.
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University of Kansas
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Robbery details reveal planned LI bundle involving Chambers
Moreno and Chambers allegedly planned and carried out a T-Mobile store robbery after trading gun license details. Prosecutors describe a calculated crime tied to a Final Four timing, with Chambers seeking 121 months while Moreno sought a lesser sentence. The case involves Illinois to Lawrence travel and a duct taped escape, with court reasoning sealed.
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Kirk Redmond
Louisiana State University
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Villanova
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City panel nominations spark dispute over process and conduct
Commissioners remain silent as Justin Spiehs alleges Amber Sellers nominated Seiden. Journal-World seeks records as clerk Sherri Riedemann explains new process with no formal nomination rule. City Commission meets at 5 45 p m today at City Hall.
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Riedemann
Kansas
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City Commission
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Swift to serve as interim Lawrence superintendent
The Lawrence School Board appoints Swift as interim superintendent through August 30 amid ongoing questions about her departure from Ann Arbor Public Schools in December 2023. Board leaders defend the hire, noting strong endorsements from former colleagues and a focus on building trust with students, families, and staff.
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Ann Arbor
Michigan
Lawrence
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Ann Arbor Public Schools
Kelly Jones
Lawrence Public Schools
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Janice Dunn
Morgan Hunter Education LLC
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