Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
The Lawrence Education Alliance voted to approve collective bargaining agreements with the Lawrence Teachers Union and the Custodians Union and announced payments retroactive to 07/01/2025 for staff and union members ahead of the holidays.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
The Lawrence Alliance for Education voted to terminate its memorandum of understanding with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, voluntarily dissolve the nonprofit that served as the district receiver, and authorize officers to file dissolution paperwork; DESE deputy commissioner Dr. Lauren Wu will assume the receiver role tomorrow.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
The Lawrence Alliance for Education voted to end its memorandum with DESE, dissolve the LAE and authorize filings to the Attorney General and state agencies; DESE deputy commissioner Dr. Lauren Wu said she will assume the role of receiver and outlined capacity-building priorities for a phased return to local control.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
Eleven Lawrence educators described a 10-day immersion in the Dominican Republic and urged district steps including shared cultural resources, targeted professional development, improved newcomer intake information, and using WhatsApp to reach families.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence High School held its 2025 commencement featuring superintendent remarks celebrating a record class, a mayoral address, student honor and valedictory speeches, and the awarding of diplomas across LPS academies.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence superintendent praised student achievements, announced a record class of 2025 and summer-school enrollment of about 2,900 with free meals and enrichment trips, and thanked district staff and the Lawrence Alliance for Education for support.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
District assessment lead Lynn Catteras told the board that enrollment has recovered toward pre‑COVID levels and that 2024–25 showed gains in some elementary/middle grades, a rise in English‑learner share to 44.5%, and a drop in the number of schools in the state's bottom 10% from nine to six; high‑school achievement and growth declined.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
The Lawrence Alliance for Education board adopted a DESE‑directed middle‑school pathway exploration policy to expose students to career and technical education options, voted to adopt policy sections A–C in form pending, accepted a $673 donation, and tabled the superintendent’s evaluation to a future meeting.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence High School principals and teachers proposed shifting from a strict uniform to a district dress code with campus carve‑outs so pathway students (health, manufacturing, aviation, business) can wear professional attire or scrubs; board will consider a motion next month after further community engagement.
Massachusetts / School Boards / Lawrence Public Schools
The Lawrence Education Alliance voted publicly to approve collective bargaining agreements with the Lawrence Teachers Union and the Custodians Union and announced staff would receive retroactive pay to 07/01/2025; roll-call votes were recorded in favor of both agreements.