Two Lawrence Teens to Sing for Kansas at DNC Choir
Two Lawrence high school students Elizabeth Hernly and Morgan Goeser were chosen to represent Kansas in a 100-member girls choir at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The ensemble is part of a five day festival and aims to showcase choral music’s power to unite people from all 50 states.
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Teacher cuts loom in Lawrence school district budget
Lawrence school board begins debate on the 2016-2017 budget with deficit spending and staff cuts. The plan calls for 17 full-time teaching positions, eight elementary four middle and five high school roles, plus $48,000 in cuts to wellness, evaluations, and online enrollment options.
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Suit seeks damages from business caregiver accused of abuse
In Douglas County a civil suit targets ResCare and supervisor as Brooke Tiara Shinn 20 of Topeka faces two felony mistreatment counts and other charges for allegedly beating and confining two mentally challenged men in a Crestline Drive home in 2015. The suit alleges the medical company bore negligent responsibility for the abuse.
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Grant funds to aid Lawrence teachers expand instrument options
A grant program supports Lawrence school district music teachers to broaden instrument choices for students. The initiative aims to integrate more diverse instruments into classrooms, expanding access and enriching the district’s music curriculum.
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