Education
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Top Teachers: Hersey science and theater teachers pair up for real-world lesson right out of a Seinfeld episode
Mar 9, 2022 8:42 AM - A recent mock doctor's office visit at John Hersey High School is the creation of Kelley Pataky, who teaches Introduction to Health Care, and Lara Becker, who teaches Acting I-VIII. Both have spent most of their careers at the Arlington Heights school, and aren't afraid to take creative chances with their teaching in ways that could benefit student learning. -
Judson University and Technology & Manufacturing Association create partnership for new Manufacturing Leadership Program
Feb 25, 2022 12:56 PM - Judson University and the Technology and Manufacturing Association have begun an exclusive partnership to offer a new Manufacturing Leadership Program at Judson's Elgin, Illinois campus. -
Pritzker touts initiatives aimed at expanding health care workforce
Feb 15, 2022 4:10 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker continued to promote his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year Tuesday, outlining his plan for rebuilding the state's health care workforce during a stop at a Peoria community college. -
Top teacher: Geneva High teacher gives students real world experience in virtual economy classes
Feb 8, 2022 6:00 AM - Students in one of business teacher Jamie Dunlap's classes at Geneva High School have an important task during the daily noon hour -- leasing beachfront property available on a private island to potential customers across the country or overseas. -
Construction is halfway complete on CLC's $48 million Waukegan project
Feb 4, 2022 5:20 AM - Workers have passed the halfway point of construction on the new six-story building at College of Lake County's Waukegan campus. -
College of DuPage names new director of business servicesFeb 2, 2022 5:48 PM - The College of DuPage has selected Maggie Ogrodny as the new director of business services at the Glen Ellyn school.
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Libertyville District 70 seeking 'floater' registered nurse to assist at schools
Jan 27, 2022 5:01 PM - Libertyville Elementary District 70 is looking for a registered nurse to work as a "floater" in schools to help with day-to-day functions and implement COVID protocols. -
Waubonsee professor shares how he got into learning, teaching in automotive program
Jan 25, 2022 1:00 AM - In a guest column, Guy Tiberio, associate professor of automotive technology, shares how he got into the field ... and how students can discover new paths on their educational journey. -
Bloomingdale chamber working to expand scholarships for students in trade schoolsJan 14, 2022 4:46 PM - As the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce prepares to offer annual scholarships, it is set to expand options this year beyond the traditional college route.
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Illinoisans in line for restitution payments under Navient settlement
Jan 13, 2022 3:49 PM - Thousands of Illinoisans will receive restitution payments and debt cancellations from Navient, one of the nation's largest student loan servicing companies, under terms of a multistate settlement.
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