Keyword: 'Lawrence Teachers Association' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: Lawrence Teachers Association

26 results total, viewing 11 - 20

Lawrence High School will reopen on April 3. It was closed on Jan. 16 because saltwater damaged its electrical system after Hurricane Sandy.

Repairs done, Lawrence High School set to reopen

Lawrence High School will reopen on April 3, the day students return from spring break, in the meantime electrical power will be restored to the entire school in about a week, Superintendent Gary Schall said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/13/13

After Hurricane Sandy, the crawl space under Lawrence High School had to be cleaned and leveled. Now repair of the electrical system is being performed.

Repairing Lawrence High School’s electrical system

The question on the minds of Lawrence School District residents, teachers and students is, why now? Why in the middle of the school year did district officials decide to close the high school for up to eight weeks and implement a district-wide relocation of students? more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/13

Lawrence schools is undertaking a review of it security measures after the Newtown, Conn. shooting. Superintendent Gary Schall, above, said the district is looking at an estimated $3.7 million deficit as budget planning begins.

Discussing security and the fiscal plan

Budget and security were the primary topics discussed at the Lawrence schools’ town hall meeting in the high school’s Little Theater on Jan. 8. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/16/13

Hurricane Sandy’s damage forced Alicia Dunn and her family to throw out everything that was in their one-story Long Beach home.

Coming to grips with what was lost

Her job is to be organized. Daily lesson plans, exams throughout a marking period and knowing how her students are progressing were all part of Lawrence High School science teacher Alicia Dunn’s life for the past 30 years. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/12

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

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

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

Lawrence Superintendent Gary Schall said the district plans to cut teacher positions in the Pre-K program and at the high school.

More Lawrence cuts are coming

With a decline in revenue of $4.3 million, including substantial drops in federal and state aid, and expenses expected to increase by approximately $2 million due to salary hikes and health insurance payments, the Lawrence School District is planning to cut jobs for the second straight school year. more

JEFF BESSEN | 1/26/12

The Lawrence Teachers Association represents approximately 400 teachers, librarians, speech therapists and social workers in the school district. From left, 2nd Vice President Adam Berlin and LTA President Lori Skonberg.

Lawrence Teachers Association advocates for staff and students

Not unlike being welcomed into a classroom, Lawrence Teacher Association President Lori Skonberg and second Vice President Adam Berlin greeted a visitor to the LTA’s office at 260 Doughty Blvd. in Inwood with warm smiles and snack offerings. more

JEFF BESSEN | 1/12/12

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.