lawrence schools

Superintendent Cynthia Paris said in a letter to families the district would postpone any in-person learning until at least December. The decision was made in collaboration with local leaders, Paris said.

Teachers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, held a protest Wednesday calling for more safety precautions as they prepare for the resumption of the academic year later this month. The Lawrence Teachers’ Union called for health and safety criteria to be met before educators return to the classroom, during an outdoor protest and car caravan outside the Parthum Complex. “A lot of people…

As schools continue trying to figure out how to keep everyone safe this fall, teachers are pushing back against a rush into the classroom.

The upcoming school year can be 10 days shorter, per an agreement reached between the state and its teachers unions, as schools plan for safe reopening amid the coronavirus crisis.