EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The EVSC and the University of Evansville are making local history!

UE announced Friday that Evans Elementary has become the first school nationwide to launch the K-12 ChangeLab program , a semester-long course offered by the university.

School officials say the program empowers every student to share ideas for meaningful change in their school and community.

This program was made possible through the Evansville Promise Neighborhood initiative.

Officials say each EPN school receives $5,000 to fund a project they’re pursuing.

The project Evans Elementary came up with included a playground revamp designed to make the space more accessible and inclusive.

“Our students proved this week that they’re not just dreamers - they’re problem-solvers and leaders,” said

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