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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

For the graduates, collected words of wisdom

High school seniors all over the Herald’s coverage area are graduating. Tassels are moved, mortarboards are launched into the air and tears are shed by fellow grads, teachers, friends and relatives. more

6/28/12

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

Long Island Index releases study on school segregation

A study on school district segregation recently released by the Long Island Index concluded that the rate of segregation is double the national average on Long Island and nearly triple the national … more

By Alex Costello | 5/16/12

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

Releasing teachers’ rating is just plain wrong

To the layman, the publication of teacher ratings would seem to make sense. Don’t parents have the right to know the effectiveness of their children’s teachers? This sentiment is frequently expressed by well-meaning people. However, this thinking is extremely flawed, and I am troubled by this “rush to judgment.” more

By Steve Kussin | 3/16/12

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

Number Two School third-grader Cesar Velez helped put items in the baskets that were donated to Lawrence district families.

Lawrence teachers gather baskets full of food [Photo gallery]

With $5 each from every teacher in the school district, the Lawrence Teachers Association collected $1,300 and used that money to purchase 40 turkeys, potatoes, stuffing, cans of vegetables, dinner rolls, bottles of apple juice and cans of cookies. more

1/5/12

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