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Event Will Help Citizens Clear Old, Non-Violent Convictions from Public Records
Local law students, attorneys and notaries are teaming up to help people move past old, nonviolent convictions. Learn more from ELi's Al Hargrave-Jackson....
School Board Approves Curriculum Changes, Contract With Teachers
The School Board unanimously approved a new curriculum for teaching about HIV and AIDS, a high school-led trip to Germany, and a new contract with the teachers'...
Mark Wood of Trans-Siberian Orchestra to Perform with ELPS Students
Mark Wood, an original member of the group Trans-Siberian Orchestra, will perform with ELHS and MMS students this Friday. Al Hargrave Jackson reports on the concert...
Where Does the City Stand in Its Plans to Go Green?
Ten years ago this month, the City approved its Climate Sustainability Plan. This Earth Day, Al Hargrave Jackson takes a look at what the plan has achieved and future...
Two Years After Pledging to Increase DEI Efforts, Here’s Where ELPS Stands
Following the murder of George Floyd, ELPS administrators vowed to undertake new efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Where does the district stand...
Council Discusses Changes to ARPA Funds, Anticipates Vote to Allocate Millions Next Week
During a presentation, the City Manager proposed using ARPA funds for three new projects. Council may vote next week to allocate more than $4 million of its ARPA...
School Board Approves Policy Changes About Recess, Suicide Prevention, And More
The School Board unanimously voted to adopt five new policies on Monday as it reviews and revises its new policy manual. Al Hargrave reports on the policy changes....
Why Did the School Board Hold a Vote on a Policy That Was Already in Place?
Superintendent Dori Leyko announced an almost identical policy nearly two weeks ago, but the Board held an official vote due to language in the recently approved...