Wednesdays Half Day For Lawrence Schools
Lawrence school district began staff collaboration time in 1998 with dismissals 90 minutes early on Wednesdays to create common planning time and focus on goals improving student learning. High schools use late arrival days for collaboration while Fridays were avoided to prevent perceived expendability and conflicts with events.
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Call Sound Off If You Have a Question
A short public notice invites readers to call Sound Off with questions at the listed number 832 7297 for responses or discussion.
Students share summer movie threads on Massachusetts Street
In questions at LJWorld.com by Massachusetts Street passersby, Cesar Jasso from Kansas City Kan says he saw many films every Friday while Drew Krol from Overland Park notes five to ten titles. A local wife abstains due to her husband’s dislike, and Leah Hoffhines from McLouth says she went to hang out with friends and eat popcorn.
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KU alumna Jessica Roark left a positive mark
Stan Loeb recalls KU alumna Jessica Roark of Meriden who earned two degrees while battling adenoid cystic carcinoma and losing an eye. She advocated for herself, pursued research, and aimed to improve the world though strong charity and scholarship. Roark died Aug. 22 just before her 26th birthday. Services set at Lawrence Chapel Oaks. Donations suggested to ACCRF or American Cancer Society.
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Two Topeka men arrested in copper theft case
Douglas County deputies arrested Brian Bragdon and Ryan Schwinn after they were seen fleeing the former Farmland Industries plant east of Lawrence while attempting to cut copper wire. Charged with obstruction, criminal trespassing and theft, both men face misdemeanor counts.
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Briscoe challenges ruling over ballot affidavits in Kansas
The candidate appeals to a judge to force placement on the ballot after alleging affidavits signed by petition circulators were dated before many signatures were collected. Briscoe seeks mandamus and extraordinary relief to ensure his name appears. He cites the issue as vital to ballot access for future independent candidates in Kansas.
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Weekend getaway with friends and poll on Facebook use
A weekend away with family and friends is described alongside a poll showing 36 percent use Facebook to organize events, 34 percent do not, and 28 percent are not on Facebook. The item blends a casual outing note with a tech usage snapshot.
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