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ELi is reporting on COVID-19 for the East Lansing area

Since early February 2020, East Lansing Info (ELi) has been bringing original, important reporting on the local impact of the coronavirus pandemic, including economic, cultural, and medical effects on our community. Here’s a full run-down of our COVID-19 reporting for the people of East Lansing.

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City Lessens Masking Requirements Starting Mar. 14
Government | News

City Lessens Masking Requirements Starting Mar. 14

  • Emily Joan Elliott
March 11, 2022February 2, 2023

The City announced yesterday that beginning on Mar. 14, masks would be optional inside City-owned buildings with some exceptions, including public meetings.

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Why Did the School Board Hold a Vote on a Policy That Was Already in Place?
Schools

Why Did the School Board Hold a Vote on a Policy That Was Already in Place?

  • Al Hargrave Jackson
March 2, 2022February 2, 2023

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?

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East Lansing Insider: Where Do We Stand As The Omicron Variant Recedes?
Government | News | Podcast | Schools

East Lansing Insider: Where Do We Stand As The Omicron Variant Recedes?

  • Andrew Graham
February 26, 2022February 2, 2023

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!

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School Board Discusses Removing Masks, Standardized Testing
Schools

School Board Discusses Removing Masks, Standardized Testing

  • Al Hargrave Jackson
February 17, 2022February 2, 2023

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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What Does the Attorney General’s Opinion On the Open Meetings Act Mean for East Lansing’s Public Bodies? [UPDATED]
Government | News | Schools

What Does the Attorney General’s Opinion On the Open Meetings Act Mean for East Lansing’s Public Bodies? [UPDATED]

  • Emily Joan Elliott
February 16, 2022February 2, 2023

The ELPS School Board weighed the benefits and setbacks of increasing options for public comment at its Feb. 14 meeting.

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Ask ELi: How are local daycares implementing Covid protocols?
Ask ELi to Investigate | Government | News

Ask ELi: How are local daycares implementing Covid protocols?

  • Clay Oppenhuizen
February 15, 2022February 2, 2023

Why is there so much variation in how daycares are implementing Covid-19 protocols and handling exposures? Clay Oppenhuizen reports for ELi.

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