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Getting hands-on with science at Fermilab open house Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Thousands learned more about Fermilab and science during a family open house Sunday. The premier United States lab for particle physics research opens its doors annually to give families a chance to watch experiments and learn about them, talk to scientists and tour parts of the facility.
ARTSpeaks gives voice to benefits of arts education Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Charles Staley is leading an effort in Naperville and Aurora that champions arts in education in an era buzzing about 21st century skill-building. His vehicle is ARTSpeaks, a group he founded in 2011 that sponsors speaking events in a kind of TED Talks format. "What we've sort of been lacking in is evidence and compelling stories that give credence to the idea that the arts have utilitarian value," Staley said.
District's tab for weekend in Chicago: $13,756Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Taxpayers in Fox Lake Elementary District 114 paid for movies, a limo ride and nearly $1,600 in parking fees that were part of a $13,756.20 tab racked up by school board members and administrators at a conference in Chicago nearly three months ago. “The days are filled, so it's not like we're going down there and goofing around,” said Superintendent John Donnellan. “Do I think they abuse it? No.”
Naperville North junior to raise electronics recycling awarenessJan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Chelsea Wang, a junior at Naperville North High School, describes the background behind and the consequences of electronics waste and addresses the efforts that have been made to remedy this often-overlooked environmental issue.
Warrenville asks Dist. 203 to drop lawsuit Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Eight years and $803,000 later, Warrenville officials have had enough. Tuesday night they took their message to the Naperville school district that has been suing them for nearly eight years. “We didn’t come here tonight to poke them in the eye. We came here tonight to ask them to take a closer look at whether this suit is a good use of taxpayer dollars,” Warrenville Mayor David Brummel said.
Ex-Naperville school worker guilty of 4,500-pound copper theft Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A man who stole 4,500 pounds of copper from a school while working for Naperville Unit District 203 has been ordered to pay restitution of $3,400. James Logan, 53, of Montgomery, pleaded guilty Monday to theft over $500. He can avoid the felony conviction if he completes a new "pretrial diversion" program for first-time offenders.
Naperville North student remembered for smile, spirit Jan 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Whether he was helping a fellow student struggling with a math problem or politely clapping for a golf teammate’s shot, “Mikey” Gustafson gave his all and did it with a smile on his face. Friends, family, teachers and teammates are missing that helpful smile this week as they mourn his death.
All-day kindergarten a go in Naperville Dist. 203 Jan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Half of Naperville Unit District 203's 14 elementary schools will offer all-day kindergarten beginning next school year. Board members voted 6-1 Monday to approve the program at its seven Title 1 schools beginning in August. "Research clearly supports the benefits of all-day kindergarten for at-risk learners," said Kristin Fitzgerald, a mother of three at Mill Street School.
Former counselor pleads guilty to sexual relationship with student Jan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A former guidance counselor and coach at Naperville North High School pleaded guilty Tuesday to having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. John Carbonaro, 35, took the plea deal just as his trial was about to begin in DuPage County.
Candidates line up for DuPage school boards facing contentious issuesDec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates seeking school board seats in the April 9 DuPage County election will face issues ranging from budget deficits to overcrowded buildings to teacher contracts to curriculum questions. As daunting as it seems, relatively large numbers of candidates have filed to pursue seats on several area school boards.
Woodridge luminarias to honor shooting victims, support neighbor Dec 21, 2012 12:00 AM
A Woodridge subdivision will shine bright on Christmas Eve to both remember the Newtown, Conn., shooting victims, and to support a grieving neighbor with ties to Sandy Hook Elementary School. A resident said the goal is to completely light the subdivision with luminarias. "This tragedy has hit this country in a unique way," he said. "People realize it could have been here, it could have been our kids. We want to show we live in a subdivision that is willing to embrace and support everyone."
All-day kindergarten back on track on Naperville 203 Dec 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Naperville Unit District 203 likely will begin offering all-day kindergarten at seven of its 14 elementary schools next year. Superintendent Dan Bridges unveiled a plan Monday that will bring the all-day program to the district's seven Title I schools in August 2013 and aim to offer the full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools as early as 2014.
Suspect still sought in Lisle-area burglary Dec 11, 2012 12:00 AM
A Lisle-area man says he fired several shots at an intruder who entered his home early Tuesday in what appears to be a bungled burglary attempt. Homeowner Richard Niemiec told ABC 7 he was "a nervous wreck" when his dog woke him around 6 a.m. and he confronted an intruder wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a mask. "I come out of the bathroom and he pointed, I believe, a gun at me, and I ... had a gun, too, and I guess I got off a lot of shots, and I guess I don't know where he's at," Niemiec told ABC 7.
Officials investigate possible cheating at Naperville Central Dec 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Officials at Naperville Central High School are investigating cheating allegations involving a new technology program that allows students to use their cellphones and tablets in the classroom. Naperville Central Principal Bill Wiesbrook sent a letter to parents on Friday acknowledging the cheating, but did not say how many students were involved or in what classes.
State's attorney investigating Dist. 129 in abuse reporting case Dec 6, 2012 12:00 AM
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office is investigating whether any criminal conduct occurred by West Aurora District 129 officials after they were told a former band director was found alone with a girl in a secluded band storage room in summer 2010, according to court documents. Stephen Orland of North Aurora, eventually pleaded guilty to having sexual relationships with two of his female students and was sentenced to 12 years in prison in March. One of the victims sued District 129, Orland, Superintendent James Rydland and former West Aurora Principal Dan Bridges, arguing the district didn't do enough to protect her from Orland's inappropriate behavior and that Rydland and Bridges failed to contact DCFS and, thus, violated the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
No full-day kindergarten for all in Dist. 203 Nov 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Discussions to implement a full-day kindergarten in Naperville Unit District 203 have resurfaced, but the district's superintendent said Monday it won't be possible to implement such a program for all students next school year. Instead, Superintendent Dan Bridges said, the district may use a phased-in approach in which existing full-day kindergarten programs for at-risk student populations are expanded.
Funeral set for boy stabbed to death in Naperville Nov 3, 2012 12:00 AM
The family of Justin Plackowski has announced funeral services for the Naperville 7-year-old who authorities say was stabbed to death by his mother in a horrific double murder last week. A notice posted on the website of Justin's school, Scott Elementary in Naperville District 203, invited members of the school community to the services saying, "It is the family's hope that you will be able to attend services and remember Justin with them."
Schools helping students, parents cope with tragedy Nov 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Crisis plans remain in effect at two Naperville schools trying to cope with the slayings of two young students at the hands of one of their mothers. Officials in both Naperville Unit District 203 and Indian Prairie Unit District 204 say counselors are available for students, parents and facilty members.
Naperville Dist. 203 approves final 2013-14 calendar Oct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Naperville Unit District 203 officials have been to the drawing board and back, and they believe they have finally found a school year calendar everyone can be happy with. Board members Monday unanimously approved the 2013-14 school-year calendar; classes will start on Aug. 21, 2013 and end on May 30, 2014. Seniors will graduate on May 27. The newly approved calendar achieves the goals of classes starting a week later than they did this year and keeps semester exams in place before the students winter break.
2 Naperville men charged with trying to sell pot at junior high Oct 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Two 19-year-old Naperville men have been charged with attempting to sell marijuana on the property of Kennedy Junior High School in Lisle.According to Lisle police and Naperville Unit District 203 officials, students reported the pair to the school resource officer, who found and arrested the men around 3:45 p.m. Monday near the school at 2929 Green Trails Drive.