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Through interviews and essays, students across Allen County shared their experiences of being a minority at their school and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Fort Wayne Community Schools is working to turn the district into a model of inclusivity. It’s an effort that will involve staff, students and the community.

The central argument for a Unit 5 education fund referendum is that district revenue has not kept pace with costs since the last referendum in 2008, that the district has, in effect, squeezed all the blood it can out of the existing turnip by tightening its belt and using resources efficiently and needs help. The numbers support the case.

A look at the changing student demographics at Allen Countys four school districts since 2007.

A Fort Wayne Community Schools board member seeking her fourth term and a former school board candidate are pitted against each other on the Nov. 8 ballot.

A new program will give local students the opportunity to complete a college degree and launch their careers with Parkview Health.

Northwest Allen County Schools upped substitute teacher pay, but the raise isn’t intended to lure the educators from other districts.

Riley Johnson’s experience at Leo Junior-Senior High School was a positive one. He excelled at meeting the requirements and getting good grades so he could get into college.

We’ve got a busy Labor Day Weekend here on John’s Porch! We’ll be in our usual Sunday morning slot from 10:00 until noon, and we’ll also take over the airwaves on Monday evening from 7:00 until 9:00, in place of Annie Parnell’s Weekday Jazz Program! I certainly hope you can join me on one or both occasions as each show is unique.

With a snip of oversized scissors, student Anjenique Weeks made it official Wednesday – the newest venture from the Fort Wayne Community Schools Career Academy culinary arts program was in