Northbrook Schools
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ECC works to close achievement gapJul 07, 2011 12:00 am - I reported this week on a recent survey by “Community College Week.” In the survey, Elgin Community College was ranked third in the state in awarding one-year certificat...
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What’s a fair wage for a good teacher?Jul 06, 2011 12:00 am - On Sunday, the Daily Herald published the results of a study that staff writer Larissa Chinwah undertook examining the salaries of the 14,217 public school teachers empl...
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ECC to offer Kids’ College in JulyJul 05, 2011 1:00 am - Children can stimulate their minds and satisfy their passion for art, entertainment, academic enrichment and nature at Elgin Community College Kids’ College. The program...
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Chicago Bandits' online fan base is growingJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - The Chicago Bandits opened their second home stand last week at their new stadium in Rosemont, and already their numbers are growing. Sure, their tickets and walk-up cus...
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Buffalo Grove teen represents family in GermanyJul 04, 2011 12:00 am - At the appropriate moment, Max Klaber crouches on the sidewalk and places two red roses on the pavement. Mindful of the video camera, he turns his head and pauses, as th...
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Analysis looks at suburbs' top-paid teachersJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - The two highest-paid public school teachers in the suburbs made about $190,000 in the 2009-10 school year, the final year before they retired. That's $190,000 each. The ...
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Palatine schools mourn “exceptional educator”Jun 28, 2011 12:00 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 is mourning the loss of a well-respected principal who helped turn her school into one the highest achieving in the state. Dana ...
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Dist 214 board member Bragaw resigns after 11 yearsJun 27, 2011 12:00 am - Lenore Gonzales Bragaw is resigning after 11 years on the Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Board of Education. Bragaw said Monday she is moving to Mundelein, ...
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More suburban schools turning to artificial turfJun 27, 2011 12:00 am - When North Central College in Naperville installed its first sports field made of artificial turf 10 years ago, it was a bit of a “gamble,” said Athletic Director James ...
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He’s ready to take on task of leadershipJun 26, 2011 9:00 pm - As I sat in attendance at Barrington High School’s graduation to support my friends and teachers, a classic feeling of sadness lingered over my head as I began to realiz...