Lawrence School District wins 532000 grant for safer schools
The Kansas State Department of Education named Lawrence as a Stronger Connections grant recipient among 13 districts. The three year $532,509 award funds classroom management training, restorative practices, and support for chronic absenteeism and behavior. Funds hire two certified behavior support facilitators and include a community partnership component with Raintree Montessori and Veritas Christian School participating.
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Lawrence celebrates Christmas Dinner needs turkeys pies and volunteers
Lawrence community groups seek donations of 12 to 15 pound turkeys and pies for the December 25 free Christmas Dinner at First United Methodist Church. Volunteers signups open by December 11 and deliveries or pickups can be arranged. meals may be delivered to those who did not pre order. The Lawrence Police Department also runs a Holiday Diaper Drive with a donation bin at police headquarters and supports Ballard Center pantry with monetary or food donations through December.
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County considers advisory board for treatment center
Douglas County commissioners will review a plan by the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County to form a 10 to 15 member advisory group that meets quarterly. The TRC opened in April for inpatient stays up to 72 hours and plans to advise on referrals and services.
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