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The Lawrence Board of Education continues to review bids from potential buyers of the Number Six School in Woodmere.

A little more than a year after the Lawrence School District put the Number Six School up for sale, Board of Education trustees have yet to finalize an agreement with a bidder. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/22/12

The Lawrence School District and the Lawrence Teachers Association came to an agreement on the use of the online instruction program Aventa.

Lawrence district and union agree on a win-win

Characterized as a win-win for the Lawrence School District and the Lawrence Teachers Association, both parties have agreed on a settlement regarding the use of the online learning program Aventa. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/26/12

Lawrence School District awarded its UPK contract to St. Joseph’s College. Dr. Ann Pedersen, assistant superintendent for Academic Affairs, will oversee the hiring of new teachers.

Lawrence awards UPK contract to St. Joseph’s College

Lawrence School District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2012-13 school year will be staffed by graduates of St. Joseph’s College’s educational program. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/12/12

Peninsula Public Library and the Lawrence school district are collaborating on a summer reading program for children from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. PPL Children’s librarians, Carolynn Matulewicz, left, and Priscilla Kesten held up a poster that promotes the program.

Preventing the summer slide in learning

In junior high school many years ago, a teacher told her advanced English class that “if you can read, you can rule the world.” more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/20/12

Members of the Inwood Futbol Club pose with Lawrence School District officials and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla and Councilman James Darcy at the opening of their inaugural season.

Giving soccer and academics a kick start

While seeking a competitive option for children who want to play soccer in the community, the Inwood Futbol Club began in March with just five kids and has since grown to include more than 45 children. more

By Ann Friedman | 5/3/12

Three proposals are on the table and they are still being accepted for the Number Six School property in the Lawrence School District that was closed in 2009.

Number Six School sale remains open

John Tujia, senior director at the Plainview-based Greiner-Maltz Real Estate, the commercial brokers for the Lawrence School District’s Number Six School property, said though there are three proposals on the table for the building which has been closed for nearly three years, there has been no sale and proposals are still being accepted. more

By ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 4/12/12

Dayna Reese, left, and Brianna Alvarez solved math problems with dominos at the Number Five School’s Math Day.

Thinking about math in a different way

To strengthen their skills and make a connection between math and the real world, Number Five School students in first to fourth grades participated in Math Day where hands-on games and activities were used to improve their problem solving and critical thinking skills. more

By ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 4/12/12

Lawrence Lately: Sports Night and DECA winners generate buzz

Lawrence High School students have realized that changes will occur next school year, including the change from a nine period school day to eight. Discussions about this have ended and there are other things to talk about. more

By KAYNAT KHALID | 4/12/12

Linda Gerard, a Lawrence High School alumna who teaches at the high school and whose children are graduates as well, asked administrators questions during the town hall meeting.

Concerns center on pre-K changes

Monday’s Lawrence School District town hall meeting at the Number Four School was crowded with teachers who expressed their anger over proposed changes to the budget that include outsourcing the Universal Pre-K program. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 3/22/12

At Monday’s Lawrence Board of Education meeting, district officials unveiled the preliminary 2012-13 school budget. From left were Trustee Dr. David Sussman, board Vice president Murray Forman, Superintendent Gary Schall and President Dr. Asher Mansdorf.

Lawrence schools seek to cut $3.2M

To offset a $3.2 million increase in payroll, employee benefits and special education and transportation costs, the Lawrence School District is offering a retirement incentive to at least 13 teachers, will outsource its Universal Pre-K program and is planning other cost-cutting measures, Superintendent Gary Schall said at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. more

JEFFREY BESSEN | 3/15/12

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