Author: Federico Martinez

Federico Martinez is a native of Adrian, Michigan and reported for The Muskegon Times for more than 20 years. He also wrote for the San Angelo Standard Times in Texas, winning more than a dozen AP Awards for Investigative Reporting.
Deadline to Apply to Serve on EL Charter Review Committee Approaching

Deadline to Apply to Serve on EL Charter Review Committee Approaching

Applications to serve on the East Lansing charter review committee are due by June 15.

ELPS, Schools Statewide Struggle to Build Diverse Teaching Staffs

ELPS, Schools Statewide Struggle to Build Diverse Teaching Staffs

ELPS is looking to increase the diversity of its staff, as just 12 of the district’s 300 teachers are Black.

East Lansing Public Schools Growing Future Teachers Through Exploring Education Program

East Lansing Public Schools Growing Future Teachers Through Exploring Education Program

East Lansing Public Schools has launched a program that it hopes will help address the teacher shortage, and increase diversity among educators.

15 Years Later, the Lansing Bike Party Rides On

15 Years Later, the Lansing Bike Party Rides On

The Lansing Bike Party hopes to educate area bicyclists and motorists on how to safely share the road.

ELHS Grad Recalls Ventures in Baseball and Music

ELHS Grad Recalls Ventures in Baseball and Music

Dale Corbin was a star pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team in the 1970s and later found success in music.