The board also approved the creation of a new video game design class.
The incident occurred during a professional development day, when students were not on site.
During Black History Month, Deputy Superintendent Glenn Mitcham takes a unique approach to teach young students a difficult history lesson.
Currently, school start times in the district range from 7:45 a.m. in the high school to 8:45 a.m. in elementary schools.
At the first Board of Education meeting of the year, Chris Martin was reelected as board president.
The students are collecting cash, pet toys and more for their “Sharing for the Shelter” donation drive.
In-school therapy for students and training for teachers are among the strategies ELPS is using to help students overcome mental health challenges.
Unchanged diapers and understaffed classrooms are among the accusations made against the preschool and childcare center.
District leaders gave an update on the projects being paid for by a $23.5 million bond that voters approved in May.
This is the final of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them
This is the second of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them.
This is the first of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them.
Reporter Mark Pontoni captured last week’s homecoming festivities through photos.
Coach Heather Stanley is optimistic about this year’s team.
Four recent high school graduates from East Lansing were among those selected.
The Trojans will look to capture a fourth consecutive CAAC-Blue title.
Despite being down several swimmers, the ELHS Trojans girls swim team took home first place at the Holt Invitational.
The Trojans boys tennis team lost some key contributors from last year’s team that earned its way into the state tournament, but returning players are ready to step up.
Precios Armstrong comes to the position with more than 25 years of experience in education and a doctorate in educational leadership.
According to the MSAN’s about page, “MSAN is a national coalition of multiracial school districts learning, growing, and working together toward the goal of improving access, opportunity, and achievement for students of color.”
After experiencing issues with its previous custodial service provider, ELPS switched back to in-house services. Billy Hastings and his team have since cleaned up the district.
Richardson, who grew up in Lansing, will move back to the area to take over as Glencairn Elementary School principal.
The filing deadline is July 23 and four school board seats will be up for grabs in November’s election.
The Trojans girls soccer team started to find its identity late in the season, a development coach Jeff Lyon hopes carries over to next year.
2022 ELHS graduate Marie Adele Grosso is still unsure if she’ll be allowed to return to Columbia University after protesting against Israeli military actions.
ELHS Lacrosse Coach William Wismer looked for his team to accomplish three goals this season: Improve as players, improve the team culture and improve the young men in the program. Wismer proudly said this year’s squad met its goals.
While the state’s budget has not yet been finalized, ELPS Director of Finance Rich Pugh gave an update on proposed school funding.
After a hate crime that targeted LGBTQIA+ students was committed on MSU’s campus, ELPS students and staff rallied to support the district’s queer students.
The ELHS girls tennis team will compete at the two-day state tournament, which kicks off today in Grand Rapids.
The murals are designed to remind elementary students of the STEP problem solving routine utilized by the school district.
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 has launched a program that it hopes will help address the teacher shortage, and increase diversity among educators.
The East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education discussed the possibility of later passing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel at its May board meeting.
With over 4,600 votes cast, more than two-thirds of voters approved of the bond proposal.
The Monday, April 22 Board of Education meeting was the last for ELPS before voters will decide on a $23.5 million school bond proposal.
The summit will be open to ELPS students and other community members.
A look at how East Lansing schools would spend the $23.5 million in the bond proposal, if voters approve it at the May special election.
The school board heard from Donley Elementary School Principal Tracey Barton and others on strategies to encourage good behavior.
Documents show the process followed when ELPS hired an administrator’s son at an elevated pay rate.
East Lansing and MSU star basketball player Klarissa Bell now teaches in the school district she grew up in.
The East Lansing Board of Education again heard from the union the district’s administrative assistants are part of at its March 11 meeting.
Several members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which East Lansing School District administrators belong to, showed up at the Feb. 26 Board of Education meeting.
MacDonald Middle School student Cayla Hawkins set a new state record in the 400-meter race.
If approved, the “safety, security, accessibility bond” will go toward improvements at ELHS and MMS as well as a new central office building.
MSU graduate, Chloe Wolma, is spending her gap year working with ELHS students to find their way after high school.
MacDonald Middle School Principal Amy Martin and Associate Principal John Atkinson gave a presentation on restorative justice techniques used by the school at the Monday, Jan. 22 East Lansing Board of Education meeting.
Last school year, 41 ELPS students experienced homelessness. School staff works to ensure students experiencing homelessness have the tools necessary to meet their academic potential.
Chris Martin is elected school board president during the Jan. 8 meeting.
Dec. 11 school board meeting also included reports from the superintendent and Glencairn Elementary staff.
The Monday school board meeting included reports on the district, high school and Whitehills Elementary School.
The regular meeting of the school board also included a report on plans of the local chapter of MSAN.
The Oct. 23 meeting included a presentation by the ELHS principal, adoption of 24 board policy revisions and approval of a bond proposal for security enhancements.
Majority of the four-hour meeting was spent interviewing the six candidates for the trustee position vacated by Monica Fink.
The board is expected to also approve a separation agreement with suspended middle school physical education teacher, Dennis Petrowitz.
Those interested in applying for the open trustee position have until noon Friday to submit an application.
Public comment is on the agenda for the 12:30 p.m. meeting. Comments about the suspension of the middle school teacher are anticipated.
ELPS community has been responding to the recent five-day suspension of Dennis Petrowitz and is planning a “No More Harm” demonstration on Friday.
The team’s goal is to bring together dozens of parent voices and communicate with the school district through a single channel.
Building lasting relationships, supporting students and creating a safe environment are goals all three bring to their new positions.
Only three candidates applied for the seat vacated by Amanda Cormier, and then one dropped out.
Patricia Kroth, who retired in June, has left a lasting mark on the band program and thousands of students.
ELi has learned East Lansing Public Schools Board Trustee Amanda Cormier has tendered her resignation from the board. A special school board meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. today (Aug. 4) to develop a process for her replacement. Cormier won her seat in November 2022, along with Trustees Terah Chambers, Kath Edsall and Tali Faris-Hylen,…
Parents also gave a presentation on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative during the fast-paced regular meeting.
Nominations are due Aug. 6 for the annual awards celebration and fundraiser planned for May 2024.
The nonprofit organization teaches the game of football, but also promotes “sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, and self-discipline.”
The high school is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for all students.
Six retiring educators and staff and the Michigan Lottery Educator of the Year recipient were all recognized during the June 12 meeting.
A local resident pushed the school district to open the facility for regular public use.
The official grand opening of the renovated Patriarche Park pickleball facility is Thursday but, once the nets went up last week, there was no stopping the enthusiasts from playing.
Eleven track team members have qualified to compete in the state championships Saturday, June 3, at Rockford High School.
Ashley Schwarzbek takes the leadership reins at the high school after some challenging times during the school year.
A long conversation about bias, responsibility and moving forward as a community preceded the school board’s unanimous decision to approve Ashley Schwarzbek as the next principal of ELHS.
The recommendation will go before the ELPS Board of Education in a special meeting this week or next week.
A long-time physical education teacher has issued an apology after the May 10 matter.
Board hears about the professional learning experiences teachers participated in during the school year.
ChatGPT has taken the ability for cheating to a whole new level.
Recent tensions, anger are not seen at the April 24 meeting, as the school board recognizes theater students, talks Graduation Alliance program and much more.
Every member of the team qualified for nationals and have the chance to travel to Louisville, Kentucky.
Senior players are forced to retire early from matches in order to make graduation.
FOIA response shows fact-checking notes taken by Superintendent Dori Leyko.
Superintendent Dori Leyko lays out the safety steps taken so far; public comments indicate parents want more.
Despite efforts of an experienced facilitator, frustrations dominated the team-building session.
Superintendent Dori Leyko gave a detailed update on security measures that have been implemented in the district.
Superintendent Dori Leyko has provided ELi more information about the hiring process that was used.
An email leaked to ELi provides details on what Superintendent Dori Leyko says led to Shannon Mayfield’s resignation.
Superintendent Dori Leyko cites “privacy and confidentiality reasons” for providing little information.
A single threat of violence led to the emergency closure of EL schools and locking of City Hall doors.
This article has been updated throughout the day.
District officials will communicate more information later today.
ELPS administrators and Black parents and mentors paint differing pictures of the easing tensions.
The process used for filling the vacant position was decided out of sight of the public.
The deadline to apply is coming up fast: Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.
What happened at Monday’s school board meeting? ELi catches you up on the leadership shake-up and expressed public concerns.
Randy Talifarro’s first formal statement as East Lansing’s interim city manager was about the killings on MSU’s campus.
ELi spoke with MSU Prof. Glenn Stutzky to get his take on ongoing concerns in East Lansing’s public schools.
The ever-growing group helps students build critical-thinking skills.
In-depth digging (and lots of capitalizations) raise concerns about this foundation.
Trustee Monica Fink is calling out transparency problems with East Lansing’s school board. We explain her objections and the backdrop.
Kath Edsall resigned as president rather than facing a vote to remove her. A new safety plan was presented and public comment brought many strong comments. ELi brings you details from the four-hour meeting.
The ELPS district and ELEF devoted $35,000 for K5 classrooms to buy books this year.
As struggles at East Lansing’s High School are making statewide news, the school’s administration has shifted approaches to student discipline starting today. The school board will meet tonight to discuss a “School Safety Plan.”
The latest in the push to deal with concerns about violence in East Lansing High School.
The Trojans program continues to grow in numbers and wins.
Hundreds turn out for event at Hannah Community Center.
ELi brings you a wider look at what’s going on with the tensions in East Lansing Public Schools.
The latest events occur as ELi continues to work to understand what happened at the school on Tuesday morning.
The event is an opportunity for community members to have their say about safety concerns. Meanwhile, ELHS students are calling for the school board president to step down, and the school board has issued a statement.
ELPD called the school to confirm it was, in fact, in lockdown.
The shelter in place lockdown that occurred around 10 a.m. ended late this morning.
“There was a firearm within four feet of me,” a student who rushed to help a teacher told the East Lansing Public Schools Board of Ed. “I had no clue.”
A long-time East Lansing resident says her son was racially profiled by the library director, and she wants the director removed from her position. What comes next is not clear.
Oaths of office, election of officers, parents’ concerns about play spaces and fighting, and a hint of future district policies. ELi brings you the news.
“I’m ready to give up, which I suspect is the point,” MSU biostatistician and ELPS parent Ahnalee Brincks told ELi.
The retiring school board president and vice president honored during Dec. 12 meeting.
OK2SAY, a state-wide reporting program, is one tool being used by the school district.
A lively scene downtown, especially at City Clerk sites, indicates high voter turnout in the 2022 Midterm Elections.
Board Vice President Chris Martin says the board does not yet have enough information to approve the project.
ELPS Board of Education has followed through on its promise to reopen the elementary school in the Red Cedar Neighborhood.
The East Lansing Educational Association is backing incumbents Tera Chambers and Kath Edsall, plus newcomers Tali Faris-Hylen and Jim McEvoy.
“We do not have enough information to determine whether or not the threats are credible – so we’ll err on the safe side,” said Superintendent Dori Leyko.
While East Lansing Public Schools has only one unfilled teacher position, custodians and support staff are still a problem.
Readers asked ELi to get candidate views on what measures are needed to create a safer environment for students, teachers and staff at ELPS.
Five of the 10 candidates on the ballot for four ELPS Board seats respond to a key concern of parents and residents.
ELi’s first question to candidates delves into their reasons for running for board and where they are on the political spectrum.
Annual event is expected to last about an hour.
ELPS is looking to end the contract with Jani-King and to take a different approach.
Shannon Mayfield brings a diverse background to his new job as principal of East Lansing High School.
We need your help articulating questions that will help registered voters decide who to back.
Emily Joan Elliott and Al Hargrave Jackson discuss Covid 19 and continuing efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in East Lansing Public Schools. Give a listen!
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’ union. Al Hargrave Jackson reports.
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 and partnership.
Following the murder of George Floyd, ELPS administrators vowed to undertake new efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Where does the district stand on meeting those goals?
In the final season for the 20-year head coach — plus a highly-decorated senior class — the Trojans were chasing the ultimate prize of a state championship. Andrew Graham reports on their run at a title.
A group of anti-abortion protesters gathered outside ELHS last week. We share ELHS student Marie Adele Grosso’s reporting on students’ responses to the group.
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ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott brings a few pieces of news and a noteworthy PSA about construction on Burcham Drive.
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.
Several ELHS students recently attended the Mid-American Model UN Conference in Kalamazoo. How did they do?
As MSU prepares for requiring sophomores to live on campus this upcoming academic year, University officials consider how they might exercise greater control over the behavior of registered student organizations and associated individual students. What might this process, including collaboration with City authorities, look like?
The election applies to the small number of East Lansing residents who live within the boundaries of the Lansing School District. Emily Joan Elliott reports on that and the bond proposal they’ll be voting on.
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 policy handbook. What did the four trustees present have to say about the policy?
Andrew is joined by Emily Joan Elliott to talk about the current stages of the pandemic, how different things are now from early 2020, and where things might be headed next. Listen in!
A letter sent to East Lansing High School families, staff, and students from the administration notified families that local law enforcement would be present at the school this morning, Feb. 25, following a concerning social media post made last evening.
The City of East Lansing resumed public meetings this week after pausing meetings outside of City Council during the omicron surge. On this episode of the Insider, the ELi team digs into what some of the boards and commissions have been up to as the City gets back to action.
ELPS will continue to require masks through at least mid-April. The Board also discussed a new Black American history course, standardized testing, and more.
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The ELPS School Board weighed the benefits and setbacks of increasing options for public comment at its Feb. 14 meeting.
Wells started working in the district as a lunchroom monitor and paraprofessional, serving in a multitude of roles before eventually being named the principal at ELHS. Al Hargrave reports.
Robert L. Green and Glencairn Elementary schools are without power and heat, and parents have been asked to call and release their children from school early. Andrew Graham reports on the outage.
Each troop has its own personality and interests, but all give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Al Hargrave reports.
MSU has seriously changed the game for housing sophomores at fraternities and sororities in East Lansing. ELi’s Andrew Graham connects the dots to bring this special report.
A co-op program with a roster featuring players from a number of local schools, the Eastside Stars are unlike most other high school teams. Andrew Graham reports.
First-graders from Robert L. Green Elementary expressed their thanks for Sparrow’s healthcare workers through handwritten cards. Sarah Spohn reports.
A 911 call was placed yesterday concerning the behavior of a school bus driver. Here is what ELi found out from ELPS, ELPD, and Dean Transportation.
The Lansing Curling Club held an open house and ELi’s Andrew Graham tagged along with his camera — plus some sure footing — to capture the fun.
The athletic field and tennis courts at ELHS will undergo significant renovations this summer, and remaining bond money will be used to create outdoor learning spaces at the elementary schools. Al Hargrave provides a School Board round up.
Santo has been missing since last October. A recent petition had called for damming the river to look for his body. Police have notified the family and expressed their own grief at the outcome.
ELi brings answers to a series of questions about how ELHS is handling Covid-19 after reports in early January that hundreds of students were absent.
ELi’s Andrew Graham interviews a teacher and two students from East Lansing High School about their in-the-halls experiences with Covid-19. Listen in.
Ever wanted to slide relatively massive granite stones across a sheet of ice to try to get closest to a center target? Now’s your chance to give curling a whirl.
The ELPS School Board unanimously voted to make Kate Powers president in 2022, as the district faces high numbers of absenteeism at ELHS and challenges from the more transmissible Omicron variant.
The article that had appeared at this url, about a sale of Girl Scout cookies, has been unpublished This year, one Girl Scout in East Lansing is working to keep alive a tradition started last year by a Girl Scout Troop from Whitehills Elementary School: collecting enough donations to give a free box of Girl…
On this episode, Andrew and Chuck are joined by Emily Joan Elliott to delve into the current state of the pandemic. Give a listen!
The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the federal Covid-19 vaccine mandate today. What does this mean for workers employed by the City of East Lansing and East Lansing Public Schools?
With the arrival of Omicron, how will the district balance protecting students from both Omicron and the detrimental effects of social isolation, just as students were adjusting to in-person learning?
Hundreds of students are reported absent at East Lansing High School, while the City cancels meetings and restricts access to the public library. Meanwhile, the City Manager defends the absence of a vaccine mandate for City workers, including police officers and ELFD paramedics.
The plan calls for remote (online) education for the first three weeks of the semester. Learn more from ELi.
We asked our reporters which stories that they wrote meant the most to them in 2021. They answered, passing along a varied collection of stories for this year in review.
MSU announced today that it will require students, faculty, and staff to get a Covid booster for the upcoming semester. On Wednesday, the Parks and Rec Commission drafted a letter to the City Manager and Council, asking for the City, which has no plans for a vaccine mandate of its own, to change course on the issue.
At its first meeting since the school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, the ELPS School Board discussed student safety and a host of other issues, including finances, a new policy handbook, and curriculum changes. Al Hargrave delivers your School Board round up.
East Lansing’s staff has decided to require special approval for new or newly-occupied frat and sorority houses, but “will not be applying the requirement retroactively.”
With a number of stories worth catching up on, Andrew and Chuck are joined by Al Hargrave to discuss some of the recent news. Give it a listen!
Before Farah Stockman became a world-traveling, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and book author, she grew up in East Lansing and graduated from East Lansing High School in 1992. How has her life in East Lansing influenced her work?
Tonya Williams, Neighborhood Resource Specialist with ELPD, has put the word out that crossing guards are sorely needed to help out the local public schools. But the City is also seeking lots of other workers and also volunteers.
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.
As part of International Ninja Day on Sunday, daughter and mother Tristin and Nichole Martin are hoping to introduce more kids to the sport of “ninja” while also fundraising for a meaningful cause to them. Andrew Graham reports.
Every year, students enter the National Merit Scholarship (NMS) competition by taking the Preliminary SAT. This year, East Lansing High School is proud to have four Semifinalists and two Commended Students for the National Merit Scholarship among the ELHS Class of 2022.
East Lansing, including Michigan State University, occupies the Lands of the Anishinaabeg, and Indigenous faculty at MSU are drawing attention to that with a Land Acknowledgement statement. The City has sometimes adapted and used the statement, too. What is the history of this Land Acknowledgment? What might it mean moving forward?
ELPD and ELFD responded to a call to a house this morning where four people were unconscious. One died at the scene, and the three others were taken to Sparrow Hospital.
ELi’s Andrew Graham spoke with ELHS players, parents, and the district’s athletic director about what happened, what they felt, and where it all goes from here.
ELPS continues to grapple with issues related to returning to school during a pandemic, including vaccinating students, addressing mental health stressors, and messaging good student conduct. Here’s the School Board meeting round up.
Young people mostly in Spartan garb set fires in EL neighborhoods after MSU beat UM in football. Police and fire officers were well outnumbered. ELi brings you video.
Local officials fear that big parties related to football and Halloween will add additional stress to an already strained hospital system. Alice Dreger reports.
“In March 2020, we turned in over 4,000 confiscated IDs to the ELPD that we collected from the school year, just September to March,” said Pat Riley, the owner of Harper’s Restaurant and Brew Pub and the Responsible Hospitality Council’s president.
ELHS temporarily sheltered in place this morning due to a medical emergency. The shelter in place order has ended.
After parent pushback and national media attention, Monday night’s School Board meeting focused on the decision to end in-school Halloween and Valentine’s Day celebrations. What did the Board and Superintendent say about the issue?
The controversy surrounding MSU’s request for faculty and staff to volunteer their personal time to work in dining halls is only the tip of the iceberg locally in terms of tensions between employees and management. What else is happening around town?
Despite falling to Grand Ledge on Tuesday night, the East Lansing program can surely still call the evening a success. Andrew Graham reports.
The City of East Lansing now prohibits hair-based discrimination, and the next City Council will see a slight increase in their pay. Lisa Babcock also reminded the community about her flooding town hall on Thursday. Find out about all this, the City’s litigation update, and more!
According to teachers’, administrators’, and families’ anecdotal reports, aggressive behavior among students has been on the rise. What has caused this uptick? How is it being handled?
ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott speaks with East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Dori Leyko about the pandemic and the school district’s commitment to equity and social justice. Give a listen!
The Elementary Principal Team at ELPS sent a letter to families, saying that they had examined the unintended consequences of celebrating the holidays. Here’s what informed the decision.
Delgado’s impressive win, along with a 1-2 finish by Zeleke and Page and team win for the ELHS boys cross country team marked a successful afternoon for the Trojans at their home invitational. Andrew Graham reports.
Are the kindergarten classrooms at Marble smaller or the class sizes bigger? What’s going on with bus routes, bond money, and Burcham Drive? We answer your questions about East Lansing Public Schools in this Ask ELi Grab Bag.
The relatively high Covid numbers at Glencairn Elementary dominated discussions, but the School Board trustees also discussed how to use remaining bond money, a financial audit, and more. We bring you a round up.
On Friday, Sept. 24, the City of East Lansing and East Lansing Public Schools honored Dr. Robert L. Green, a nationally-recognized civil rights leader and one of the first Black homeowners in East Lansing.
Alice Dreger, Emily Joan Elliott, and Andrew Graham cover some of the most recent Ask ELi’s that they have investigated. Give a listen to learn more about flooding, drains, construction, schools, and more!
Get details on Friday’s celebrations and find out what we’ve learned thanks to ELi readers about the history of racial integration in East Lansing.
Have a listen as ELi’s Andrew Graham and Madi Zink talk high school aquatics, and get a quick ELi news round-up from Andrew, too!
Give a listen this Sunday, Sept. 19, as the ELHS Band and Orchestra make their way through East Lansing to perform door-to-door for the community.
The latest fall 2021 exhibitions at the Broad focus on the issue of mass incarceration in the U.S. Sarah Spohn reports on what the exhibits include, associated events, and the meaning behind the installations.
Was that a warplane overhead? What’s happening with the old QD on Trowbridge? We bring you the answers to that and more!
The placemaking event brought droves of students to downtown East Lansing and included a mobile vaccine clinic from the Ingham County Health Department. Andrew Graham brings more.
From football to girls golf, to boys and girls cross country, get to know all the teams as the fall season gets going.
On Monday night (Aug. 30), East Lansing’s downtown will transform into a “Moonlight ExtravaGRANDza” with music, games, and deals directed at MSU students. What’s up?
At a media briefing on Tuesday, Vail praised ELPS and MSU for Covid mitigation efforts and provided a general update on Covid in Ingham County, including increased hospitalizations.
The power supply to the lights at the pickleball court was cut. Why? And why won’t there be repairs anytime soon?
While the meeting largely focused on excitement about returning to school on the heels of the district’s unusually intensive summer offerings, a debate emerged during public comment about the district’s work related to equity and social justice. We bring you a round up of the Aug. 23 School Board meeting
Are you interested in roller derby or maybe just learning to skate? East Lansing Roller Derby is holding a virtual orientation tomorrow night for its upcoming boot camp and learn-to-skate sessions!
Klaudia Burton, who had previously taught science at ELHS, will take on the new position. What inspired her to apply? What does she envision for the district’s future?
Anaiis Rios-Kasoga, Laila Lloyd, and Liyu Mesay discuss their work with the Black Student Union at ELHS, how the 2016 presidential election shaped their high school years, and what ELHS could do – and in some cases, has already done – to build a more inclusive environment
Superintendent Dori Leyko has provided details about what the East Lansing Public Schools district is doing to try to offer online learning and to minimize the impact of Covid-19 as school restarts.
Before the unanimous vote in favor at Monday’s School Board meeting, Green’s oldest son spoke warmly of his parents and of his own experience in the East Lansing Public Schools.
The East Lansing Transportation Commission met in person on Monday — marking the start of the return to regular in-person City meetings this month. How did they decide to handle abandoned bikes? What other transportation issues did they tackle?
ELi’s Managing Editor talks to Alex Hosey, a local civil rights activist and youth reporter for ELi. Hosey spoke about his decision to sit for the national anthem during a basketball game several years ago, his experience as a Black young man in East Lansing, and his future plans.
All students, staff, and faculty must be vaccinated against Covid-19 before the start of the fall semester – a move that has effects for not only MSU but also the wider East Lansing community.
“Kids who need a niche will find me,” Marble P.E. teacher and archery coach Casey Bain told ELi about the district’s archery program. How has the program developed and how has it weathered the challenges of the pandemic and a very different season?
The ELPS Board of Education held a public hearing about changing the name of Pinecrest Elementary to honor Dr. Robert L. Green, a local civil rights leader. Others called in to voice concerns over possible Covid-19 protocols. We bring you the meeting roundup.
More places to relax outdoors, convenient pink parking spots, MSU disciplining problematic off-campus behavior, more people participating in government. Maybe the pandemic hasn’t been all bad?
The Trojans faced a tumultuous year, marked by fits and starts due to the pandemic, but it was not without major successes. ELi’s Andrew Graham takes a look back.
In one month, high school sports will be back, and ELi would like to increase the coverage that it provides. ELi’d Sports Editor Andrew Graham breaks it down.
Aaron Stephens sits down with ELi’s Publisher Alice Dreger and reporter Jack Timothy Harrison after announcing his resignation, effective Aug. 11. Listen to the trio reflect back on his time as mayor.
The staff of the ELHS newspaper called for a more inclusive and equitable district, but the town hall they called for didn’t happen. So what did? How might renaming Pinecrest Elementary honor local civil rights history?
When indoor practices were suspended due to Covid, the ELHS varsity baseball team lugged logs up and down a snowy hill. Andrew Graham reports on how the hard work and tenacity of the team paid off.
Joe and Jennifer Bell of The Peanut Barrel, East Lansing High School Principal Andy Wells, education-energizer Diana Tarpoff, and extraordinary friend of the East Lansing Public Library Maureen McCabe-Power have all been honored this year.
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The ELHS Boys Lacrosse team went to a regional final for the first time in more than a decade. The team, which hadn’t played together since 2019 due to the pandemic, had a benchmark-setting season. Andrew Graham takes a look back.
Will Pinecrest get a new name? Will school be in-person or virtual in the fall? When will food distribution happen? Is the track open to the public? Find the answers to these questions – and more – in the School Board round up.
In an unusual and somewhat tense split vote, Aaron Stephens, Jessy Gregg, and Dana Watson voted in favor, while Lisa Babcock and Ron Bacon voted against. Why? ELi’s Andrew Graham reports.
Starting today, you can catch ELi’s weekly East Lansing Insider podcast on The Impact, 88.9 FM!
The Trojans beat Okemos head-to-head for the first time since their coach was playing for East Lansing. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports.
Aram Kabodian, winner of the Middle School Teacher of the Year award from the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, has now published a collection of poems. ELi’s Ann Nichols reports on how this partly-autobiographical work came to be, and what it means to the author.
The Trojans expected to qualify some runners for states, but were surprised when they found out they’d scored the most points at their regional. Andrew Graham reports.
Marking the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, what plans does the district have to continue its work on racial equity and social justice? How might changes made during the pandemic improve future years?
Headlined by a 4×200 meter relay team that recently held the fastest time in the state, the ELHS boys track team is hurtling towards the conference meet on Wednesday and states beyond. Andrew Graham reports for ELi.
Readers have been asking! So we asked Ingham County to give ELi an update, and now we bring you the news of what to expect when.
The event will take place on May 19 at 6:30 pm, heading from Wells Hall on campus to the Capitol in Lansing. The event is open to all riders.
Vaccination of this age group helps protect people who come into contact with them, including those at much higher risk of illness and death, such as pregnant women. No appointment is necessary at some sites. Find out more from ELi.
The ELPS Mental Health Advisory Committee partnered with a team at MSU to create a new website that provides mental health information and resources. It is part of a multi-pronged approach to help students.
Emerson tallied seven goals in the first half, and eight total, as the Trojans topped the Rams in girl’s lacrosse. Andrew Graham reports.
The editorial board of Portrait, East Lansing High School’s student newspaper, is calling on the leadership of East Lansing Public Schools to attend to concerns they have identified. Board Trustee Monica Fink read a statement in which she also questioned how the district leadership is managing issues of racism and equity. Here is what happened last evening.
Matthew Christians, the MMS teacher who had been put on non-disciplinary administrative leave, returned to the classroom today. Superintendent Dori Leyko provided families with other updates from the district’s investigation on how slavery had been taught.
After the game, EL Head Coach Jeff Lyons wasn’t explicitly happy with the tie, but pleased to do well against a team the Trojans historically struggled against. Andrew Graham reports.
ELi plans to cover ELHS Trojans’ varsity sports, but we would like your feedback on what that might look like.
East Lansing’s proposed Ordinance 1500 brought a lot more public comment than most draft laws do. ELi’s Andrew Graham explains what makes the issue heated and what the various parties think.
The superintendent says that in addition to a thorough investigation, the district is reviewing the curriculum and keeping other promises made following the murder of George Floyd. ELi’s Emily Elliott reports.
Some students at ELHS have already received a vaccine, and more plan on it. What is preventing some from receiving a vaccine? ELi’s Adan Tomas Quan reports.
Why won’t the City ask MDOT to lower the speeds on Grand River Ave. and Saginaw St.? Does East Lansing have an anaerobic biodigster? And why are trees being cut behind the high school?
The assignment asked students to imagine themselves as enslaved persons. How did ELPS teachers come to this assignment? What is the district doing to address the issue?
In 1964, Dr. Robert L. Green was an East Lansing resident and MSU faculty member who made a complaint to the federal government in a case related to a house he wanted to buy in the Glencairn neighborhood. Green was also a national leader in civil rights. Now, a local group is seeking to honor his legacy of local and national leadership.
The season looked different than previous ones due to the pandemic. How did the team make it to their second place finish? What did it mean to them?
Our area is a national Covid-19 hotspot. How are schools and local government responding? How is the vaccine rollout going?
With a few players absent from the team for Tuesday’s game, the Trojans leaned on senior guard Marcus Wourman and David Wilkerson. Andrew Graham reports how their combined 43 points weren’t enough for EL to win.
Despite getting bombarded from 3 and struggling with officiating, East Lansing only trailed by four with minutes to play. Andrew Graham reports on how the season ended.
With a trip to the state quarterfinals on the line, the Trojans and Cardinals locked in for 32 minutes of back-and-forth, up-and-down, desperate basketball. How did the Trojans pull off the win? ELi’s Andrew Graham brings this report.
Thanks to 20 points from the senior on a night where East Lansing was banged up, the Trojans are headed to states. Andrew Graham reports.
We asked MSU Vice President Vennie Gore about whether MSU’s decision is driven by finances, how on- and off-campus students might benefit, and what to expect in terms of enrollment post-Covid.
“Everyone else is trying to strive and get to that same level,” Trojan head coach Ray Mitchell said of Wourman. “It just sets the tone for the whole program.” What burdens was the senior guard carrying?
Jackson’s offensive display propelled the Trojans to a regional game that will take place onTuesday evening at Grand Ledge High School. Andrew Graham reports on the Trojans boys district championship.
The Trojans girls basketball team has now won six-straight district titles, going all the way back through 2016. Where will they go from here?
Cabrera made it to state finals his freshman year, but a loss at regionals his sophomore year prevented a return. How has Cabrera planned for his hopeful return this year? How did the pandemic change the process?
After the game, Trojans Head Coach Ray Mitchell said he “expected it to be a dogfight.” Andrew Graham reports how the Trojans came out as the top dog on Thursday.
In a basketball game where the score resembled that of a football game for most of the night, the best unit on the court was East Lansing’s defense. What happened at the game, and how can you see more great photos?
Anti-Asian violence has been on the rise in some of the nation’s largest cities, but Asian and Asian-American students at MSU reported an uptick in anti-Asian sentiment in February 2020, associated with the spread of Covid-19. A town hall and vigil on Thursday will provide space for discussion and support.
With the win, the Trojans are now slated to play DeWitt on Thursday at 5 p.m. at Waverly High School. But first, Andrew Graham takes you through Tuesday’s win.
How is the district identifying and handling the few positive Covid cases that have emerged? How many students will return after Spring Break? How’s the new Marble looking? We bring the answers.
The event was held online, but that did not stop a group of ELHS students from doing their best. How did the event go? What awards did they take home?
ELi reporter Andrew Graham and photographer Gary Caldwell take you to yesterday’s exciting game. We also give you a link to all of Gary’s photos from the event.
The Trojans won the conference title, on Friday night, the first of several championships East Lansing is pursuing this year. Andrew Graham reports.
Covid-19 has been present in East Lansing for over a year. How has it changed our community? Where does our community stand now in terms of the virus?
“We have enough things in place where we’re prepared to compete any style of game,” Coach Rob Smith tells ELi. Read all about the Trojans’ latest win.
After announcing that second-year students will be required to live on-campus, MSU is upgrading its infrastructure and making other changes. What will this entail?
Medical students must continue to learn the best ways to interact with patients – both online and in-person – during the pandemic. Are you interested in signing up to be a standardized patient to help them?
The Trojans celebrated their three seniors at halftime. The young women who were the glue that held their team together, cheered from the sidelines in the second half after scoring a combined 50 points in the first half.
East Lansing trailed for the first time all season, falling behind Haslett 8-4 at the end of the first quarter. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports on how the Trojans came back.
ELHS remains undefeated after an impressive victory. Strong defense led to turnovers, paving the way for running up the score.
The plan for bringing students back changed in January. Some look forward to the return, particularly as students feel the effects of isolation. But some families feel frustrated with communication and fear increased community spread. Emily Joan Elliott takes a look at what various stakeholders have to say.
Some ELPS students will return to in-person learning on Mar. 1. The Board provides some details on safety protocols, and Curriculum Director Glenn Mitcham reviewed the district’s professional development focused on social and racial justice.
Aislinn Callahan-Brandt tells ELi the problem is twofold: drivers aren’t used to seeing kids, and kids aren’t used to walking or biking to school. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
Is it a comment on the topography? A reference to the middle school’s name? A tribute to a beloved educator? What we know is that people in East Lansing love their sledding hill!
We answer a reader’s question about a teeth-rattling section of the Lansing River Trail where it enters East Lansing, and ask Ingham County Commissioner Mark Grebner why he has the reputation of being a bit grouchy about the county trails millage.
The decision came in the midst of remote learning. Some miss the in-person newsroom, but the team continues to deliver news and opinion pieces to their community. ELi’s Anaiis Rios-Kasoga reports.
Elementary school children were set to return on Feb. 22 and middle and high school students on Mar. 1. Vaccine distribution delays due to snow have reset the start date to Mar. 1 for all students returning to school.
The building was searched by K9s from ELPD, the Michigan State University Police Department, and the Michigan State Police Department. A bomb was not found, Andrew Graham reports.
Chambers sat down with our Managing Editor. She shared why she is passionate about school policy and how she approaches her position serving on the School Board.
After several marathon meetings in a row, the School Board held a short meeting, discussing some details of the upcoming return to in-person learning, building construction, and recognition of some achievements in the district.
A Girl Scout troop from Whitehills Elementary is asking the community for help to give ELPS teachers and staff cookies.
Starting at midnight, on-campus MSU students will be required to stay in their dorm rooms with few exceptions for at least two weeks. What’s the context for the new decision?
The ELHS sophomore placed 10th at the State Finals for diving. Andrew Graham reports on her uncertain path toward this achievement.
The new plan has several key differences from the one improved in December. Emily Joan Elliott reports on the changes, the safety measures being put in place, and various input provided by the public and the Board during the meeting.
The City and school district held several important meetings this week. The ELi team brings you the updates.
MSU sophomores will be required to live on campus beginning with the class entering as freshmen in Fall 2021. Some students, including some in student government, have concerns about how fast this is being implemented. Jack Timothy Harrison reports for ELi.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan will host an event on television this evening. This morning, ELi reflects on covering news related to racial equity and justice.
The ELPS School Board addressed concerns about return to in-person learning and celebrated having the most diverse Board to date. Terah Chambers was elected President, the first Black woman to hold the position.
Despite trailing by two touchdowns with 10:25 to play, the Trojans roared back to tie the game and had a chance to win, only to fall short. Andrew Graham reports on the first loss of the season.
The two locally-owned bookstores will be collaborating to offer MSU students course materials this semester. Collegeville’s Tom Muth explains why.
Our staff compiles the top stories we expect to cover in 2021. But we can never know all that will happen — like, a pandemic — and that’s why we need your financial support.
What were the biggest stories in East Lansing for 2020? ELi’s Publisher and Managing Editor bring you the top 10 list.
From ELHS closing due to Covid-19, to volunteers sewing masks to donate, to the Harbor Bay dealings, our reporters highlight stories they enjoyed bringing you in 2020. At this page, you can click on “play” buttons to hear individual recordings of the articles read by their own reporters!
The program for little kids is tentatively scheduled to begin in January. If public health orders make it a no-go, registrants will be fully reimbursed. Andrew Graham brings you the details.
Andrew Graham and Emily Joan Elliott are joined by ELi reporter Heather Brothers to discuss the work of the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission.
The School Board voted 5-2 to approve a plan that will permit elementary school kids to return in February and middle and high school students in March. But space may be limited. Emily Joan Elliott explains.
Along with School Board and City Council, there are meetings of Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Downtown Development Authority and Police Study Committee. Andrew Graham unpacks it.
The team at ELi brings you the regular weekly pod and a special edition from Alice Dreger and Emily Joan Elliott on the refinancing of the Center City District bonds. Listen on.
Want to support local families and local businesses at the same time? ELPS is putting out a call for donations of food and gift cards to local businesses to help some district families over winter break.
The clear consensus is that remote learning is difficult, and 60 percent of families would like to return in January if it is safe to do so. Several parents share their hopes for both virtual and in-person learning come January.
MSU Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Studies Mark Largent tells ELi that the move will help students “persist” in college and not drop out. Andrew Graham brings an update.
The move, motivated by academic and financial concerns, is likely to have a major impact on the economy of East Lansing.
In October, Residential and Hospitality Services at MSU furloughed student employees, who then looked across Grand River Ave. for employment. Jack Timothy Harrison reports for ELi.
ELPS families provided more than 500 bags of food to some students’ families for Thanksgiving. They hope to do so again for Christmas with the community’s help.
The ELPS School Board met on Monday night for a relatively short meeting where it took action on return to in-person learning and construction at Whitehills and Pinecrest.
Speaking to ELi on Wednesday, the head coach hoped that the new Covid restrictions work and his team can get back on the field in December. Andrew Graham reports.
ELPS continues to consider reopening in January and looks to what metrics to consider. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
A stacked City Council agenda, another meeting of the Police Oversight Study Committee, School Board, and more. Alice Dreger reports.
School rankings don’t determine goals for development and improvement at ELPS, but they highlight and provide opportunity to celebrate the district’s strengths.
Debbie Walton, Elizabeth Guerrero Lyons, and Monica Fink will replace Erin Graham, Hillary Henderson, and Nichole Martin on East Lansing’s Board of Education.
The East Lansing School Board approved the proposed plan that allows for students to return to in-person learning as early as January, but the return is not a guarantee. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott explains.
What did game day look like in East Lansing look like on Saturday? And what will happen to students who violated public health orders? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott and Heather Brothers report.
ELi is following the happenings on game day and getting you prepped for the next week of meetings in ELPS and City of East Lansing government. Andrew Graham brings you up to speed.
Big Ten football comes backs to East Lansing this Saturday, Oct. 24. The return is bringing on a mix of excitement and apprehension. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports on what is expected and what it all means.
The letter asks for the conference to work with local health officials to monitor community positivity prior to games and to play games earlier in the day. Andrew Graham has the details.
ELPS Superintendent Dori Leyko and Director of Curriculum Glen Mitcham presented a plan for students to return to in-person learning in January. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott provides the details ahead of the Board’s vote next week.
How come the School Board meeting was cancelled, but the City Manger held an East Lansing government meeting last night? ELi’s Alice Dreger explains what’s been happening.
ELi’s Alice Dreger gives you a fast rundown of what’s coming in public meetings in East Lansing this week. Check it out.
ELPS will continue online for October, but the Board would like to see a plan for returning to in-person instruction as parents explain why they have removed their students from the district’s schools.
Players and coaches have been hoping for the chance to play since the season was canceled in August. Now they’ve got their shot.
Dr. Jane Turner and ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott interviewed the 8 school board candidates. Watch the interviews here.
ELPS School Board Vice President Terah Chambers, who is also an MSU professor, has been working to lower costs for dual enrollment.
ELi brings you the list of houses now quarantined. We also explain what some critics have to say about the local approaches being used.
The Board heard more from the Superintendent about when kids will return to school and got an update on the free-meals program. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
Neighborhood members came to the public hearing to explain why they wanted to have the boundaries changes. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
Says the Health Department: “more stringent and mandatory restrictions will be imposed if students do not comply and break the transmission cycle.” ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
A public hearing on the matter will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 15. ELi brings you details on that.
Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail is now plainly calling on students to stop partying, warning that “Sicker, older people will get it and die.” ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
The data made available so far show just how dramatic the spike is. The recent surge of cases appear to be tied to multiple parties in the area. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
With the MSU student population pushed off campus and into town, new approaches to public health messaging, academic support, and discipline are emerging. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
How does the show go on during a pandemic for the ELHS Trojan Marching Band? ELi Summer Youth Journalism Program graduate Adan Quan brings us the story.
Sign up to have all the virtual workshop materials delivered to your door from the MSU Broad Art Lab.
Why are these eight people running? What issues do they see as urgent? We asked to bring you the answers.
The total number of undergrads living off-campus could even be higher than normal because of tens of thousands of students displaced from the dorms moving into off-campus housing.
What happens at ELPS is tied to what happens at MSU. But what’s happening with MSU undergrads remains uncertain.
Rinard Pugh has been named the new Principal for ELPS’ Red Cedar Elementary School. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott spoke with him about his background and vision.
Who are the eight people running for three open seats on East Lansing’s School Board? Emily Joan Elliott reports for ELi.
The dorms are closing to protect health. What about what’s happening in off-campus, party-prone housing?
MSU announced late Tuesday afternoon that it is suspending in-person learning for undergraduate courses for the fall semester. The impact on East Lansing will be significant.
Mask enforcement in East Lansing is turning out to be tricky. Emily Joan Elliott brings the details.
Outdoor parties will be limited to 25 people under a new County Health rule applied to part of East Lansing. How will this work in practice?
School Board Member Chris Martin is looking at other districts’ plans and thinks that ELPS is too far behind. ELi asked the rest of the School Board and the Superintendent to respond.
Wear a mask in the Downtown Development Authority district or face a polite ambassador. Persist in not wearing a mask and face a $25 fine from the police.
“I don’t see plan for bringing students back, just a plan to make a plan later,” said School Board member Chris Martin. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports from the meeting.
Confusion over complex and rapidly-changing Executive Orders from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office contributed to the Covid-19 outbreak at Harper’s. What else has been learned?
“We live in a system and a culture that encourages us to only think about ourselves,” Bacon said in her speech. “Fight that powerful urge.”
Yesterday saw a moment of joy and celebration at East Lansing’s high school football stadium, with Andrel Anthony Jr.’s family there to share the big moment.
During public comment and the board’s discussion, the stress of the situation was often palpable. Emily Joan Elliott reports for ELi.
Expect to see signage around town encouraging students to be personally responsible in order to “stay safe to stay open.” ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
Superintendent Dori Leyko will offically tell the East Lansing Public Schools Board tonight that classes need to start remotely for the next school year. ELi brings the details.
Amelia Arnold, starting catcher for the ELHS softball team and 2020 graduate, will play one more game on July 8. Read more about the talented and dedicated athlete.
Many restaurants and bars downtown will now refuse service to anyone not wearing a mask. What else is happening to prepare for fall?
As the Harper’s cluster count hits 85 (with no hospitalizations), graduate Teaching Assistants are questioning the wisdom of on-campus teaching this fall. Emily Joan Elliott reports for ELi.
“The March Against Fear” started at East Lansing’s City Hall and Police Department and ended at the MSU President’s house. Andrew Graham reports, with photos from Gary Caldwell.
What happened at School Board this week? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott brings you the story.
As Harper’s closes for cleaning, ELi hears from the owners about what they say the City has done wrong. What’s going to happen here come fall?
Readers are asking what we can expect when MSU starts in-person classes back up in the fall. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports what we know so far.
News on The Abbot, The Graduate, affordable housing, Coleman Road, the new elementary schools, MSUFCU’s downtown project, and marijuana sales locations. We also tell you where in East Lansing the state’s wetland protection agency plans a new office building that would disturb a wetland.
Here come requests to sell recreational marijuana, the superintendent’s (closed door) review, teacher and police retirements, and so much more. ELi keeps you informed before the decisions are made.
This week, a majority of Council okayed new vests in spite of concerns they might appear too militaristic. What was the reasoning, and why are ELPD officers firing guns when they do?
The Policy Committee of the Board discussed several major changes under consideration. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott attended the meeting and reports back.
ELi brings you the results of the school district’s survey of elementary, middle, and high school parents. What did they report back about the stay-at-home learning experience?
A day after ELi’s Patty Bonito reported it’d be a long time before playgrounds and the dog park would reopen, the Parks & Rec Director changed his mind.
The district’s seventeen employed administrators, almost all of them white, are committing to changes. How did School Board members react?
East Lansing playgrounds will remain off-limits until at least July 13, and the dog park until August 3 according to Tim McCaffrey, Parks & Rec Director.
ELi’s staff has been spending a lot of energy trying to find out when and where the East Lansing School Board and its committees are meeting.
About 56% of ELPS students are white, while about 96% of the teachers are white. Students, parents, and School Board members talked to ELi about why this matters.
A reader asked: What’s the jurisdiction of ELPD versus MSUPD?
Three members of East Lansing’s School Board pushed for movement on a fall plan at a meeting with the Superintendent last week. What’s happening now?
“We tried to create an environment that worked for everyone,” Kelsey Mongoven explains. A junior at MSU, Mongoven has taken on the responsibility of head coach for the Trojans’ varsity gymnastics team.
Vincent Watson has been a true hero through his 47 years of service in East Lansing Public Schools, positively influencing the lives of thousands of children and young adults.
“It’s going to be scarier for the city than I think it is for campus,” Beier said about MSU’s decision to reopen in the fall.
The reopening of MSU has major implications for East Lansing in terms of the economy, public health, business survival, housing, neighborhood cultures, policing, and more.
This week, ELi’s Mark Meyer brings a remembrance of baseball coach Ed Outslay, who passed away a year ago doing what he loved.
Chris Martin wants open conversations about what to do with regard to the start of the next school year. The entire School Board will talk about the superintendent’s evaluation on Tuesday.
As long as the state presents no barriers and the weather cooperates, the culture of drinking and dining in East Lansing will change for at least a few months.
The impact of the pandemic on MSU is shaping the individual and collective lives of the greater East Lansing community.
The Policy Committee of the East Lansing School Board met on Friday to consider recommendations to the full Board about the districts’ policies.
Plenty of big-time college football coaches are eager to add Trojan of the Week Andrel Anthony Jr. to their lineups.
A lot of worrisome news from Monday’s East Lansing School Board meeting.
The ELPS School Board unanimously passed a resolution not on the agenda, encouraging the banning of weapons at the Michigan State Capitol.
We bring news on construction at all six elementary schools, including what we know so far about the finances.
Former Trojan Zoe Morse has elevated her soccer-playing career to the professional level. Mark Meyer speaks with her as she prepares to join the Chicago Red Stars.
We tell you what we know so far about what will be discussed at City Council, School Board, and the DDA.
Erin Graham thinks ELPS students may be left at a serious disadvantage under the district’s policy. The administration believes equity is at stake.
What’s happening with Newman Lofts, police oversight, big downtown construction, and more? ELi brings you up to speed.
Andrew Lane trains as hard as he competes (if that’s possible). He also leaves a large footprint as one of the top distance runners in ELHS history.
It’s a good thing the East Lansing Public Schools district has saved millions of dollars to prepare for economic declines.
ELi brings you information about agendas and tells you how you can attend.
Schools of choice numbers, graduation cancelled, ELHS ranking, elementary school construction delays, and much more in our School Board report.
ELi is working to help you figure out when important local government meetings are happening.
Nikki Norris believes lessons learned on the field can bring a lifetime of value. She’s lived that ideal in her career.
When the Responsible Hospitality Council learned of the ELPS need, its members quickly took action.
East Lansing Library Teen Services Specialist Beth Scanlon is not letting the pandemic get in the way of her work supporting area youth.
Internal emails give a glimpse into what led up to the Continuity of Learning plan that begins Week 1 today for East Lansing Public Schools.
Senior swimmer Matias Jimenez, ELi’s Trojan of the Week, was set to join his teammates for one last lap. Then reality set in.
With work halted under the governor’s orders, it’s unclear what East Lansing’s elementary schools’ populations will be facing next year.
Superintendent Dori Leyko gave more details last night on the district’s plan to restart teaching, and announced free meal distribution would start again.
Every month MSU employees work from home means significant lost revenue for the City of East Lansing’s new income tax.
Haslett Public Schools have geared back up. But East Lansing’s still haven’t. The School Board meets tonight.
In the first of a new series celebrating Trojan athletes, ELi’s Mark Meyer features the skills and record of senior Aaliyah Nye.
Health concerns for those working on meal distribution are significant, and the number of people being fed through the system suddenly doubled.
Trail usage is way up as people get out for mental and physical health. So what should we be remembering as we (and our dogs) travel along?
This Saturday, Playmakers’ race participants will spread out to run, walk, and roll worldwide at three different distances.
When will life in East Lansing return to normal? And what’s happening to faculty and international students?
When word of the season cancellations became known, athletic director Nikki Norris was thankful to be able to immediately connect with her staff. ELi’s Mark Meyer files this report.
Under a new executive order, school buildings will remain closed for the rest of this school year. But what about the education of East Lansing Public Schools’ kids? Emily Joan Elliott reports.
ELi reporter and ELHS student Alex Hosey reports on what East Lansing High students have been experiencing in the last few weeks. What have been our teens’ activities and concerns?
ELi’s Anaiis Rios-Kasoga reports on what the Black Student Union at East Lansing High School has been doing to promote self-love, insight, and community.
A group called “EL Neighbors and Communities Help Each Other” has been working to serve the needs of vulnerable populations during the pandemic.
Lansing Area Fedral Credit Union (LAFCU) will award two high school seniors $2,500 each for their essays on the impact that technology has on their lives. ELi’s Noa Kuszai provides the details.
A tech-savvy team is running a 3-D printing operation out of East Lansing High School to supply emergency face masks. Marie Adele Grosso reports for ELi on how you can help.
There are plenty of outdoor paths and exercise opportunities to explore in East Lansing, Meridian Township and throughout the tri-county area — while still practicing social distancing. ELi’s Chris Gray brings us this tour.
What’s it like being an international student at MSU during the rapid changes caused by the pandemic? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott spoke with Ramya Swayamprakash and Liao Zhang to find out.
What’s it like reporting during a pandemic? ELi reporter Emily Joan Elliott and photographer Gary Caldwell share their experiences.
The East Lansing schools-based system for emergency food distribution is changing starting now, and meals will be available for seniors on Wednesday.
Why do death rates tell us more than test results can? What will save lives as the virus spreads? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott brings you the latest important information from MSU epidemiologist Nigel Paneth.
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier is angry that the federal, state, and county governments did not act much sooner on COVID-19. ELi spoke with her just after the Governor’s stay-at-home order.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer isn’t the only East Lansing Public Schools parent who wishes kids could keep learning for credit during the public health emergency. What’s going on?
The shift to online learning happened with little warning at MSU. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott brings this inside look at the rapid and monumental change at East Lansing’s core institution.
MSU has confirmed two more cases of COVID-19 in the university community. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott brings the latest numbers.
When will the high school athletic seasons — winter and spring — resume, and in what format? ELi’s Mark Meyer files this report.
The Census Bureau is saying students who normally attend school here should be counted as living here for the census. But will they be?
An MSU epidemiologist and resident of East Lansing tells ELi he has never seen such a public health threat in his life. And he’s worked in public health for over 40 years. Read why Dr. Nigel Paneth is alarmed.
Mayor Ruth Beier has declared a state of emergency in East Lansing. We tell you in practical terms what that means.
ELHS students were caught off guard with all the uncertainties facing them as Michigan schools were closed. Amalia Medina brings ELi the story.
MSU is taking further action to try to get its undergraduate population in particular to stop hanging out in large groups that might spread the coronavirus. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.
The East Lansing Public Schools administration has announced plans for feeding children during the public health emergency now ongoing. Here are the details.
UPDATE (4:30 p.m. Thursday 3/24/20): Tonight’s MHSAA girls basketball regional championship game between East Lansing and Holt has been postponed indefinitely, as has Friday’s boys district championship game between East Lansing and Grand Ledge. The boys state swimming and diving finals, as well as the girls gymnastics finals, and state hockey finals, have also been suspended.
East Lansing Public Schools’ superintendent told district families this afternoon, “We are in the process of making plans for if/when we are directed to close.” ELi’s Alice Dreger reports.
Superintendent Dori Leyko explains the latest delay in the completion of building projects at both Donley and Glencairn elementary schools.