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Guiding Families and Students with Compassion and Insight

Following a successful year as the school counselor at Lawrence’s Upper Campus, Courtney Williams has stepped into a new role as the Director of Enrollment Management.

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Empowering Young Readers: Lawrence's Commitment to the Science of Reading

Learning to read can be significantly difficult, especially for those with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Structured literacy instruction can make all the difference.

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Common Signs of Dyslexia

October is National Dyslexia Month! Learning differences such as dyslexia affect one in five American children. Do you know the common signs of dyslexia?

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Leveling the Academic Playing Field: Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Differences

At Lawrence School, we believe that all students deserve the opportunity to excel. That’s why technology isn’t simply an add-on; it’s an integral part of our K-12 curriculum.

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Is It a Difference, Disability, Disorder, or Dyslexia?

Learning differences are common, affecting one in five American children. However, the nomenclature is nothing short of confusing. Dr. Kelly Christian clarifies LD terminology.

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POWER UP! Helping Students with Dysgraphia Improve Their Writing Skills

For students with dysgraphia, the process of writing can be laborious. At Lawrence Upper School, we use a mnemonic device called POWER UP to help students improve their writing skills.

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The Heart of a Lion: Living, Learning, and Thriving with Sickle Cell Disease

Most people who meet Jordyn ’27 would never know she is living with sickle cell disease. Her symptoms are not easily visible. However, the pain caused by this inherited blood disorder are very real.

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A Flair for the Dramatics: Musicals at Lawrence

Faculty member Patty Sternad reflects on her theatrical experiences and encourages students who have a flair for the dramatics to share their talents onstage or backstage.

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Lawrence Artists Featured in Exhibition at Summit Artspace

The “Taking Care of Our House: Communities Coming Together and Making a Difference” exhibition at Summit Artspace, on display through March 16, features the art of our very own Lawrence students.

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When Expertise and Community Come Together

Learning to read is a science, and children with language-based learning challenges need to be taught in a specific way or face the possibility of lagging behind dramatically in school.