Hard work, persistence and efforts to develop relationships with legislators in the majority have contributed to success for state Reps. Betsy Fogle and Stephanie Hein.

Gail Smart will bring transparency, fairness, and steady leadership to the board — qualities that meet the needs of today.

Smart hopes her experience as a parent, a lawyer and volunteer will prepare her for the SPS Board of Education.

Gail Smart is one of four candidates vying for two seats on the Springfield school board. The others are Kelly Byrne, Sarah Hough and David Myers.

Gail Smart is one of four candidates vying for two seats on the Springfield school board. The two with the most votes will be sworn in mid-April.

United Springfield PAC has endorsed two first-time candidates, Sarah Hough and Gail Smart, in the SPS school board election.

DEI programs at MSU are about creating a welcoming environment for faculty, staff and students of all backgrounds, narrowing achievement gaps, and celebrating different cultures.