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Viewpoint: Designing schools without libraries restricts students' autonomy, freedom
In May 2022, Lansing voters overwhelmingly passed a $129.7 million bond measure to build three new elementary schools. Lansing Schools elementary students and families, however, were shocked to learn that their new schools were designed without libraries and librarians. Eliminating these resources impedes student access to educational materials and violates the Library Bill of Rights.
Memorial at Bath School Museum receiving fresh coat of paint
CLINTON COUNTY, Mich. (WILX) - A memorial at the Bath School Museum is getting a fresh makeover. The school’s cupola has sat on the museum’s grounds for over 100 years. The cupola is a special symbol. It was on top of the Bath Consolidated School when it opened in 1922 and survived the Bath School disaster in 1927, when the school was bombed, killing 45 people. The school was rebuilt, and the cupola remained on top of the school for another 15 years. Since the 1970s, it’s been at the James Couzens Memorial Park, and the museum is hoping to get a new building at the park to house the cupola.
DeWitt Public Schools' new superintendent has roots in Portland, Potterville
DeWITT — Kevin Robydek is the new superintendent of DeWitt Public Schools, and his new leadership position isn’t far from his last education post. Robydek was Potterville Public Schools’ top leader, a position he began in 2018, until DeWitt’s school board recently chose him as the district’s next top administrator. He vied for the...
Greater Lansing high school girls track and field Dream Team, all-area
Here is a look at the Greater Lansing girls track and field Dream Team and all-area selections. ▶ Accomplishments: Spicer was one of the top sprinters and long jumpers in the area and finished as the Division 4 runner-up in the 100 and also took third in the 200 and sixth in the 400 at the state meet. She also was the runner-up in the long jump in Division 4. Her efforts helped the Eagles win the Division 4 state title.
DBusiness Daily Update: Michigan State University Board of Trustees Approves $3.6B University Budget, and More
Michigan State University Board of Trustees Approves $3.6B University Budget. Concluding its retreat at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine Building in Flint, the MSU Board of Trustees approved the university’s fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget of $3.6 billion, presented by the administration, which includes tuition and fee rates for the 2024-25 academic year.
Schor supports 'any language' to keep old Eastern High and improve mental health care
WEDNESDAY, July 3 — As the City Council prepares to weigh in on a resolution calling for the preservation of old Eastern High School, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor said today he supports “any language” that seeks to keep the building while supporting U of M Health-Sparrow’s desire to bring a psychiatric facility to the city.
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