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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 Woodmere Academy teacher Tasha Partee was one of the two winners of the 2019 Inspiring Teacher Award presented by the Jimmy Awards.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy teacher Tasha Partee wins award

Tasha Partee, a teacher at Lawrence Woodmere Academy in Woodmere, was one of the two winners of the 2019 Inspiring Teacher Award presented by the Jimmy Awards... more

Compiled by Jeffrey Bessen and Gabrielle Brailovskiy | 5/9/19

We must rethink state testing for grades 3-8

Welcome to another annual rite of spring: the state exams for grades three through eight. more

4/11/19

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

Welcoming new staff, transitioning from summer

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School students and teachers returned on Sept. 5, after a well-earned summer vacation. The high school has experienced several changes in important … more

Matthew Jedwab | 9/20/18

A militarized school is not a safe school

The New York Times reported last week that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was weighing the use of federal grant money to arm teachers across the country. more

8/30/18

Lawrence Teachers Association President Lori Skonberg addressed the Board of Education about a new contract on June 14.

Lawrence School District contract talks are on again

Seven years after the most recent contract between the Lawrence School District and the Lawrence Teachers Association expired, it appears there is a thaw in the protracted negotiations. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/5/18

No wonder teachers feel like the forgotten profession

I’m sure that at one time or another in your life, you were asked to name your favorite teacher. I know I have, and my sixth-grade teacher had a profound influence on my life . . . more

4/12/18

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