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Lawrence Public Schools unveils 2025–26 enhancements: neighborhood preschool seats, added elementary science and expanded Montessori and STEAM offerings
Summary
The superintendent on Monday outlined a set of proposed program enhancements that district leaders said are designed to expand access and reduce disparity for Lawrence students in 2025–26.
The superintendent on Monday outlined a set of proposed program enhancements that district leaders said are designed to expand access and reduce disparity for Lawrence students in 2025–26.
"These enhancements are about opportunities for students and reducing disparity gaps," Dr. Janice Swift said as she introduced the package of proposals.
Key proposals described to the board include:
- Preschool expansion: a phased rollout to add preschool classrooms in neighborhood schools, beginning in 2025–26 with one classroom each at Sunflower and Woodlawn elementaries. Swift said the…
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