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Behind bars: Mass incarceration in Asheville and beyond
For over 35 years, Bryan Stevenson has worked to challenge poverty and racial injustice while arguing for equal treatment in the criminal justice system. On Thursday, April 25, the lawyer, activist and best-selling author will give a talk in UNC Asheville’s Kimmel Arena.
In Photos: Claxton Elementary celebrates 3rd annual Bee Day
On April 24, the media center at Claxton Elementary School on Merrimon Avenue swarmed with students celebrating the school’s third annual Bee Day.
Kids Issue 2017: Music to my ears
More lively art and writing from our spring 2017 Kids Issue. In this installment, writing from The Learning Community School and art from Claxton Elementary School.
Kids Issue 2017: The disappearance
More engaging art and writing from our spring 2017 Kids Issue. In this installment, writing from The Learning Community School and art from Claxton Elementary School.
Mountain Xpress presents — Asheville’s influentials for 2016
In the spirit of our mission to build community and foster civic dialogue, Xpress set out to find some of the lesser-known folks who are quietly doing important work in the Asheville area. Xpress is proud to present our Asheville influentials for 2016.
Xpress presents: Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016 — Tom Godleski
Xpress presents our Asheville’s eight influentials for 2016. From Dec. 1-5, our website will feature profiles of the eight people we selected. Our seventh profile is Tom Godleski…
Go Local in the schools: Claxton Elementary
This series of articles examines fundraising goals for the 2015 Go Local campaign in individual Asheville City public schools. At Claxton Elementary, funds will be used to remodel the school’s media center.
For Kids, By Kids: Should Claxton fifth graders have assigned seats at lunch?
In our March 20 “For Kids, By Kids” issue, the youth speak for themselves. In this collection of essays, Claxton Elementary fifth graders debate whether they should have assigned seats at lunch.
