Dustin DuFort Petty reports for ELi on East Lansing Public Schools and local government. He has two degrees from MSU, a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture & Natural Resources Communications and a master’s in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education. An academic advisor for the Bailey Scholars Program at MSU, he has co-authored two books including one that was named a National Finalist in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Mark of Excellence competition. Click here to read more about our staff.