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Jeremy Feder assistant superintendent for business for the Lawrence School District.

Following two years in which it was considered in fiscal stress, the Lawrence School District has received a passing grade for its financial health, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/9/16

A new playground will be built in the back of Lawrence Middle School for the elementary-age students in third, fourth and fifth grades that attend the elementary school inside the building.

Breaking ground on a new play area [Photo gallery]

The Lawrence School District aided by a $125,000 state grant with help from then Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) broke ground on a new playground last month for the elementary school students that now attend the Broadway campus at the middle school. more

5/11/16

At Monday’s meeting, Inwood resident Yvonne Stokes-Kelly asked the Lawrence Board of Education why she was let go from her cleaning job earlier this month.

Lawrence meeting becomes heated

What was going to be a brief, quick Lawrence Board of Education meeting on Monday erupted into an attack on three fronts after five people spoke during the public comment portion. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/20/16

Books and other items in the existing library at the Number Two School would be consolidated into the classrooms if Lawrence School District leased out space for a special-needs program.

No. 2 School lease plan raises parents’ concerns

With excess space in two under-used buildings, the Lawrence School District (No. 15) is again looking to consolidate and lease some of that space to an education-related program that would generate savings for the district, officials said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/13/16

Jericho-based iTutor provides online instruction with state certified teachers. The Lawrence School district has been using the service since 2014.

Educating the digital generation

The Lawrence School District has used the online-based iTutor educational program for the past two school years to accommodate students who are homebound for a variety of reasons, to earn credits for classes previously failed or not taken, and tutoring and test preparation. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/6/16

A playbill from a 1934 Lawrence High School show is part of the memorabilia the district will exhibit during the 125th anniversary celebration.

Celebrating 125 years of education

The Lawrence School District will celebrate its 125th anniversary with several events next school year that will include homecoming, an alumni prom on Jan. 26 and a concert the following day with the student orchestra and chorus. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/16/16

Five Towns Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: It has come to my attention that the Lawrence School Board will hold one of its Parent Teacher conferences on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday March 17. I am sure I speak for the many Irish-American teachers, staff and families in the Lawrence School district when I urge the district to reschedule this conference. I have sent a letter to Superintendent Gary Schall to that effect. more

2/24/16

Lawrence Elementary School's PRISE ambassadors and students sang at the character education assembly on Dec. 23.

Recognizing improvements in student behavior

Students at Lawrence Elementary School on Broadway in Lawrence gathered with their teachers at a Social Emotional Learning assembly to celebrate character education goals and experience the video debut of their new school song on Dec. 23. more

By Vanessa Parker | 12/24/15

Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade size classes at the Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school districts.

Maintaining optimal class sizes

The administrators, Board of Education trustees and teachers in the Hewett-Woodmere and Lawrence school districts work together in their respective communities to help ensure that class size and the teacher-student ratio is ideal for learning. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/23/15

Reading during summer appears to be vital to children maintaining the skills they learned through the school year. Registration for Peninsula Public Library’s summer reading program begins on June 19.

Combating the ‘summer slide’

A summer-long library program and a state legislator’s challenge hope to help ensure that children don’t lose the skills they learned during the school year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/10/15

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