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Blaine Star Academy moved from contract approval to launch

Lawrence County Schools · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Oct 18, 2026, 2:13 AM UTC · Board record: Aug 17, 2026

Curriculum

Excerpt from Lawrence County Board of Education — 2026 08-17 OFFICIAL Minutes LC BOE Regular Meeting for Blaine Star Academy moved from contract approval… — Official source excerpt: Lawrence County Board of Education — 2026 08-17 OFFICIAL Minutes LC BOE Regular Meeting; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

Board records approve a three-year $1 million implementation and two invoices totaling $1 million; August minutes report the math-and-science academy launched at Blaine.

Why it matters to families

The initiative changes seventh- and eighth-grade instruction through new technology, furniture and immersive learning.

The evidence

April and May approved minutes establish the contract and invoices; August approved minutes report launch.

The source

August 17, 2026 approved Board minutes

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