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Teachers from across Long Island as well as New York City and upstate turned out in support of the Lawrence Teachers Association last Sunday.

United for the Lawrence Teachers Association

“What’s too long? 12 years, no raise, too long!” was the chant from hundreds of teachers and school district employees who crowded Cedarhurst Avenue on a rainy morning last Sunday. They rallied in support of the Lawrence Teachers Association, calling for a resolution to the union’s 12-year-long contract-negotiation stalemate. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 4/30/23

Lawrence Teachers Association outside Lawrence School District Board of Education Trustee Dr. David Sussman’s house in Lawrence on Sept. 19.

Lawrence Teachers Association's picketing picks up over class-size grievances

The Lawrence Teachers Association, now nine school years without a new contract, took a new tact in protesting as LTA members picketed at the homes of three Board of Education trustees last week and two Lawrence School District buildings. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/26/19

Lawrence Board of Education Murray Forman repeated the oath of office as administered by lawyer Al D’Agostino, who represents the school district.

‘Exciting times’ for Lawrence School District

The Lawrence Board of Education reorganization meeting on July 9 included a little of the old — once again ... more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/18/19

Impasse remains in Lawrence contract talks

After the parties met with greater frequency at the end of the 2018-19 school year, contract talks between the Lawrence School District and the Lawrence Teachers Association broke down again last fall, and they are heading to “super conciliation” on June 6. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/30/19

Lawrence Middle School teachers, staff and at the far right Principal Willis Perry with the gifts they collected as part of the Angel Tree Project.

Angel Tree Project collected 150 gifts

Through the Angel Tree Project spearheaded by the social workers of the Lawrence Teachers Association 150 donated gifts were collected to give to school district students in need. Teachers, staff and … more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/4/19

Layoffs, retirements and attrition have meant fewer Lawrence Teachers Association members, but concomitant drops in student enrollment have kept student-to-teacher ratios steady.

What’s the right number?

After four consecutive years of losing members due to layoffs, retirements and attrition, Lawrence Teachers Association President Lori Skonberg describes the teaching staff as “bare bones,” while Superintendent Gary Schall views it as matching student enrollment. See chart below. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/11/14

Black mold grows due to excessive moisture caused by humidity water leaks, condensation and flooding. Visual inspections and air quality testing are used to check for problems. Above, an example of mold on the wall of a home.

Testing for mold at Lawrence High

Lawrence School District and Lawrence Teachers Association officials agreed to bring in another environmental services company to test the air quality in Lawrence High School. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/9/14

Lawrence School District is planning to establish a policy that limits the use of videos in the classroom.

Using technology as a tool not entertainment

Academic freedom, a phrase more commonly associated with education at the college level, is being discussed by the Lawrence School District as Superintendent Gary Schall has asked the Board of Education to create a policy restricting the use of videos in classrooms. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/2/14

Lawrence Teachers Association President Lori Skonberg, standing, stated her organization’s concerns with the Common Core Learning standards at the Nov. 18 Board of Education meeting. Sitting, from left, were Board of Education President David Sussman, Superintendent Gary Schall and Trustee Michael Hatten.

Common Core woes

The Lawrence Teachers Association added its voice to the chorus of criticism that the implementation of the new Common Core Learning Standards has received from many administrators, faculty, parents and students across the state. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/27/13

Lawrence School District once again has to cut staff and a program to offset a budget deficit. Superintendent Gary Schall said clubs will not be part of the cuts.

Lawrence schools look to cut $3.2M, again

For the third consecutive year, the Lawrence School District is proposing to reduce staff as part of an effort to deal with a budget deficit — and for the second straight year, the deficit totals $3.2 million. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/20/13

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