Lawrence plans conference center in downtown Lawrence
A development group led by Mike Treanor seeks to buy the former Journal-World facility owned by The World Company for a downtown conference center. The plan envisions a public plaza, land swap near Sixth and Massachusetts, and financing via hotel tax increments. Mayor Soden questions incentives, urging affordable housing and jobs without taxpayer subsidies.
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District considers fundraising policy for student and faculty groups
A proposed district policy would permit fundraising by all schools for student clubs teams or classes with funds held in district or school accounts and governed by procurement rules. Participation would be voluntary and online fundraising require district approved sites. Door to door fundraising would be limited and guarded by safety rules. Graduation rates show slight declines from 2013 to 2017 with varying outcomes by student group.
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Lawrence, China tie grows through student STEM exchange
Lawrence district leaders describe a cross cultural STEM exchange with Copernic kindergarteners in Shanghai. The program blends Western and Chinese curricula through hands on projects like bridge design from Three Billy Goats Gruff and houses challenged by a hairdryer wolf, while planners hope to expand to more schools and deepen ongoing collaboration.
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Chiquita Toliver and Troy Shorter Tie in Lawrence
A girl from Lawrence is mentioned with names Chiquita Toliver and Troy Shorter in connection to a Sunday event.
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