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Glen Ellyn Dist. 41 rolling out new language programs Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
All first-graders and some kindergartners in Glen Ellyn District 41 will be learning how to speak Spanish starting next school year as part of a multiyear foreign language instruction rollout at district elementary schools. Under a plan approved unanimously this week by the school board, first grade students at the district's four elementary schools will receive Spanish instruction every day for 30 minutes, and kindergartners at Churchill Elementary School will participate in a 50-50 "dual language" program in which lessons will be taught half in English and half in Spanish.
Creative solutions needed to bullying Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A Wheaton letter to the editor: Bullies have always been around and always will be. Many discussions have taken place on the topic. I believe adults must provide a culture of care to all students. Students need to know that there is somewhere they can go to report bullying and trust that their concerns will be thoroughly investigated.
Author discusses new book with Glen Crest studentsApr 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Michael Grant, a favorite author of students at Glen Crest Middle School in Glen Ellyn, discussed his new book, "BZRK" on April 4.
Schools on both ends of huge Glen Ellyn road project Mar 27, 2012 12:00 AM
On one end sits a middle school. On the other ends sits a high school. In the middle is a $3.8 million road reconstruction project scheduled to begin next month in Glen Ellyn. The challenge, village officials say, is to make sure the rebuilding of the mile long stretch of Hawthorne Blvd. is done with as little impact as possible to students, parents and teachers.
Suspicious van trying to lure kids near Glen Ellyn Jan 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Glen Ellyn police are searching for the driver of a van who was seen suspiciously driving past a bus stop Tuesday morning.
13-year-old with alcohol in school could face expulsion Dec 16, 2011 12:00 AM
A 13-year-old Glen Ellyn student could face suspension or expulsion for bringing a mixture of chocolate milk and Baileys Irish Cream to school last week. The girl, a eighth-grader at Hadley Junior High School, shared the concoction with four or five other students before school. “She said to her friends, ‘Try this,'" Principal Chris Dransoff said. "One of kids figured it tasted funny."
13-year-old caught with spiked-milk at Glen Ellyn school Dec 14, 2011 12:00 AM
A 13-year-old Glen Ellyn student was caught by Jr. High staff members with a concoction of chocolate milk and Baileys Irish Cream last Friday, according to police.
Singer Lisa Loeb charms Glen Ellyn students Oct 15, 2011 12:00 AM
Singer Lisa Loeb drew on past musical experience Friday when she performed for elementary students in Glen Ellyn. The tunes she sang weren't from the 1990s, when her song “Stay” topped the charts, but from an even earlier time — her days in summer camp.
District 41 teachers work hard for clients Jul 14, 2011 12:00 AM
The mission of the Illinois Education Association is to advocate for the education of children by providing them with the opportunity to experience best teaching practices available. The Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board works very hard to secure educators that enable that experience for the Glen Ellyn children.
Glenbard-area schools pooling resources to save money Apr 13, 2011 12:00 AM
Glenbard District 87 partnering with its feeder districts on bidding for new transportation company and legal costs of defending against property tax appeals.
For Glen Ellyn Dist. 41: Nelson, Kenwood, Black Mar 17, 2011 12:00 AM
For Glen Ellyn School Dist. 41, the Daily Herald endorses Erica Nelson, John Kenwood and Sam Black.
Dist. 41 eyes options to handle growth Feb 9, 2011 12:00 AM
Glen Ellyn District 41 may consider building a new school to ease overcrowding, but officials are worried about how a referendum push might fare.
John Kenwood: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for John Kenwood, running for Glen Ellyn Elementary D41
Mark Nicholas Senak: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Mark Nicholas Senak, running for Glen Ellyn Elementary D41
Sam Black: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Sam Black, running for Glen Ellyn Elementary D41
Erica Nelson: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Erica Nelson, running for Glen Ellyn Elementary D41
Hadley Junior High expansion will be ready for opening dayAug 19, 2010 12:00 AM
Work to build a free-standing addition for special education classrooms at Hadley Junior High School in Glen Ellyn will be completed on time and under budget, officials said.
Former board member returns to Glen Ellyn District 41Jul 6, 2010 12:00 AM
A former Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board member will return to the panel to replace a member elected last year who resigned for personal reasons.
Expansion begins soon at Hadley Junior HighFeb 10, 2010 12:00 AM
Construction dust soon will be flying at Hadley Junior High School in Glen Ellyn. After years of trying to alleviate crowding concerns at the school, 240 Hawthorne Blvd. - efforts that included a failed referendum proposal - Glen Ellyn District 41 officials have given the go-ahead for a much smaller expansion project made possible by federal stimulus money.
Wani Suliman's mission is to help immigrant families in Glen EllynJan 11, 2010 12:00 AM
Wani Suliman sees education as a team effort: It starts with the parents at home and then continues with teachers and staff at the schools.