Winter School No 70 Lecompton Reopens as Museum
The 1870 one room schoolhouse known as Winter School No. 70 atop a bluff above the Farmer's Turnpike has undergone a year long restoration. The lime stone building now serves as a community museum and event center and will hold its grand opening on May 14 with several days of events.
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Lawrence board to hear update on four school redesigns
Lawrence school leaders will receive an update Monday on the Apollo Kansans Can School Redesign Project involving Broken Arrow Elementary Deerfield Elementary Hillcrest Elementary and Free State High School The plan aims to tailor learning to students social emotional and behavioral needs with personalized schedules and supports initiated since 2015 following state education input.
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Lawrence considers changes to city government structure
Lawrence seeks public feedback on two proposed reforms. One would elect a nonpartisan mayor for a four year term direct to the ballot, replacing the current annual mayor chosen from the five member commission. The other would add a sixth commissioner and create six voting districts with four year terms.
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