Lawrence Public Schools (Massachusetts)

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Lawrence Public Schools (LPS) is a school district headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

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History

The Massachusetts Department of Education took control of the school district in 2011 due to low performance of schools; the district was in the bottom 1% of school districts in the state. [1] The state established the school board Lawrence Alliance for Education and appointed its members. [2] In 2014, WBUR reported there were higher test scores. [3]

In 2021, groups of parents advocated for the return of an elected school board to again govern the district again. [4]

In 2024, the school district appointed Ralph Carrero as the next superintendent. [5]

In 2025 the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Pedro Martinez made an official determination that the City of Lawrence will not regain control of their school system due to lack of academic improvement. [6]

Schools

1-12 schools
6-12 schools
High schools (9-12)
K-8 schools
3-8 schools
Middle schools
Elementary schools
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Other

References

  1. ↑ "Lawrence Reacts To State Takeover Of Schools". WBUR. November 30, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  2. ↑ Watson, Adria (April 25, 2023). "State discusses updates in Lawrence Public Schools receivership". Boston Globe . Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  3. ↑ Khalid, Asma (March 12, 2014). "Under Receiver's Rule, Lawrence Schools Show Early Gains". WBUR . Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ Gans, Felicia (October 19, 2021). "After 10 years, Lawrence wants to take back control of its schools. But Commissioner Riley is showing no signs of letting go of state receivership". Boston Globe . Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  5. ↑ Harmacinski, Jill (May 31, 2024). "State confirms Carrero as new Lawrence superintendent of schools". Eagle Tribune . North Andover, Massachusetts . Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ Duggan, Tom (November 19, 2025). "State Refuses to Relinquish Control of Lawrence Schools". The Valley Patriot. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ Harmacinski, Jill (May 18, 2023). "Lawrence breaks ground on $103M new school". Eagle Tribune . North Andover, Massachusetts . Retrieved October 12, 2024.

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