Joint Ways and Means hearing in Lawrence focuses on FY27 education and local aid; members press for fixes to Chapter 70 and special-education funding State education leaders and local officials urged the Legislature to protect and extend key FY27 investments in literacy, early childhood, school meals and higher education while addressing rising special-education, transportation and municipal aid pressures. Lawmakers pressed agencies on a Chapter 70 study due in June.

Senator Payano and Representative Duffy led a critical hearing on the governor's FY2027 budget, urging significant investments in education while local leaders called for urgent funding solutions to address rising costs.

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Dr. Lauren Wu named receiver as Lawrence alliance votes to terminate MOU, dissolve LAE The Lawrence Alliance for Education voted to end its memorandum with DESE, dissolve the LAE and authorize filings to the Attorney General and state agencies; DESE deputy commissioner Dr. Lauren Wu said she will assume the role of receiver and outlined capacity-building priorities for a phased return to local control.

Dr. Lauren Wu steps in as receiver for Lawrence Public Schools, paving the way for a phased return to local control after the dissolution of the Lawrence Alliance for Education.

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Lawrence Alliance for Education votes to terminate DESE partnership, dissolve as receiver; DESE names Dr. Lauren Wu as receiver The Lawrence Alliance for Education voted to terminate its memorandum of understanding with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, voluntarily dissolve the nonprofit that served as the district receiver, and authorize officers to file dissolution paperwork; DESE deputy commissioner Dr. Lauren Wu will assume the receiver role tomorrow.

The Lawrence Alliance for Education has voted to dissolve its partnership with the state, paving the way for a new era under the leadership of Dr. Lauren Wu as the incoming receiver for the district.

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Lawrence educational staff achieves historic 95% vote for LEA representation Lawrence staff successfully unifies under LEA for collective bargaining rights and wages.

In a groundbreaking moment for Kansas education, the Lawrence community celebrated a historic 95% vote securing bargaining rights for educators and support staff, igniting a movement for fair wages and better public schools.

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Lawrence City Council debates transportation issues for Ablorn's Academy students Ashanti Vargas urges city council to address transportation safety for students and teachers.

Ablorn's Academy student Ashanti Vargas confronts the Lawrence City Council, demanding reliable transportation and safety for students as the city grapples with a crucial budget decision.

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Adult education program celebrates graduation at final commencement ceremony Graduates, families, and staff honor achievements during final adult ed commencement ceremony.

Lawrence Public Schools just celebrated a heartfelt final commencement for adult education graduates, showcasing the power of lifelong learning and community support.

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