Palatine Opinion
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Statistics cited in essay were outdatedApr 17, 2017 12:00 am - An April 10 essay by Palatine parent Vicki Wilson claimed that "one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18." However, this stati...
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A day without sodaApr 04, 2017 1:00 am - Did you know when you drink 20 ounces of POP you just consumed 16 teaspoons of sugar? I didn't. I was, saying it mildly, shocked. And after consumption, 15 minutes later...
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Tired of status quo on District 15 boardMar 31, 2017 5:00 am - Last year was the final straw. I've lost all trust in our school district here in District 15. And based on the fact that their $130 million referendum lost by over 40 p...
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Engage D15 slate won't engage on transgender issueMar 31, 2017 5:00 am - There is an obvious takeaway from the article "District 15 superintendent: Transgender policy rooted in anti-discrimination laws" published March 5 in the Daily Herald. ...
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Who needs this kind of experience?Mar 31, 2017 5:00 am - Several letters to the editor supporting the incumbents for the District 211 board of education set up a series of "straw men" for the authors to knock over. The first i...
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Engage D15 Slate is the change we needMar 30, 2017 5:00 am - It's time for a change on the District 15 board. The Engage D15 Slate of Annerino, Szczupaj, Wang, Smolka and Kain offers voters the change we've needed for a long time....
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Caring for students is year-round jobMar 30, 2017 5:00 am - The direction of this great country and our local communities is being developed within our schools, right at this moment. District 211 has done a tremendous job develop...
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District 211 must serve all studentsMar 30, 2017 5:00 am - School board members volunteer to serve the community, but foremost they are elected to ensure that the school district serves all students. For the upcoming District 21...
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District 211 incumbents have the right ideaMar 30, 2017 5:00 am - Why should I care about the District 211 school board election? My youngest child graduated from Fremd High School almost eight years ago; I've moved on to other things....
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Actions of Parents for Privacy not compassionateMar 30, 2017 5:00 am - In a March 13 letter, a representative of Parents for Privacy felt compelled to stand up for the ethics and mission of the organization, emphasizing their compassion. Th...