As we work to move Lawrence Public Schools toward local control, I wanted to inform you of an upcoming change in the district’s leadership structure. The Lawrence Alliance for Education (LAE), a six-member board comprised of local leaders, has been the district’s state-appointed receiver since 2018. However, given that our current focus is on building the capacity of the Lawrence School Committee to eventually lead the district, I believe that the district would be best served by an individual receiver who can more nimbly help the School Committee prepare for this work. This change is designed to support a thoughtful and phased-in transition while also allowing the work to move efficiently.
- 01-23-26 Letter from Commissioner Martinez English
- 01-23-26 Letter from Commissioner Martinez Spanish
