Lawrence Public Schools believes that the fundamental unit of change in education reform is the school, not the district. 

In 2011, we were designated as being chronicallyunderperforming.  The Commissioner of Education appointed a receiver, who has the power of both the superintendentand the school committee.  The receiver was charged with meaningfully improving—and sustaining—academic achievement in his schools.

While the receiver could have imposed more top-down and uniform policies to manage schools, instead, he chose a different path.  In 2012, we began a turnaround in which educators used increased autonomy to lead their schools to success. The central office worked in service of the schools, rather than in management of theschools.  That change paved the way for progress and improvement since 2012.

Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district serving more than 13,000 students, with 30% of our population designated as English Language Learners. More than 70% of our students are economically disadvantaged. We are committed to ensuring that our students, who have for too long been underserved, are provided with a high-quality, free, public education at their local, district schools.

We are seeking talented and driven individuals interested in working for a dynamic and innovative school system committed to student success.