Author: Karessa Weir

Karessa Weir's reporting for ELi has focused on East Lansing Public Schools. For years, she covered the East Lansing School Board meetings for us. Click here to read more about our staff.

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East Lansing Board of Education Reaffirms Support for Undocumented Students Prior to Trump Inauguration

Karessa Weir January 15, 2025January 14, 2025

At the first Board of Education meeting of the year, Chris Martin was reelected as board president.

News | Public Safety

Police Oversight Commission Hears Presentation on Biases in Emergency Calls

Karessa Weir March 6, 2023August 18, 2023

When should law enforcement decide not to respond to a 911 call?

News

ELi Board Approves Sabbatical for Founder Alice Dreger, Names Emily Joan Elliott as Acting Executive Director and Publisher

Karessa Weir February 1, 2022February 2, 2023

After nearly a year of preparation, the ELi team is shifting some top roles – and expressing excitement about the changes. Karessa Wheeler reports for ELi.

Public Safety | Schools

ELHS Students Held Walk Out to Honor Oxford School Shooting, Call for Gun Regulation

Karessa Weir December 7, 2021February 9, 2023

ELHS students, many dressed in the blue and gold colors of Oxford High School, walked out of class and into the falling snow to take a stand against gun violence and remember the four students shot and killed by a classmate earlier this week.

Author: Karessa Weir

East Lansing Board of Education Reaffirms Support for Undocumented Students Prior to Trump Inauguration

Police Oversight Commission Hears Presentation on Biases in Emergency Calls

ELi Board Approves Sabbatical for Founder Alice Dreger, Names Emily Joan Elliott as Acting Executive Director and Publisher

ELHS Students Held Walk Out to Honor Oxford School Shooting, Call for Gun Regulation

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