Wayne
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Pre-algebra out as U-46 intensifies math curriculumMar 03, 2008 10:00 pm - Pre-algebra has been booted from the high school math curriculum in Elgin Area School District U-46. Number phobes -- don't rejoice just yet. As part of an effort to int...
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U-46 bus negotiations failMar 03, 2008 10:00 pm - About 22,000 Elgin Area School District U-46 students could be without a ride next week if union members today reject a "last, best and final" contract offer. Monday's f...
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Elgin senior honored for volunteeringFeb 29, 2008 10:00 pm - When Elgin High School senior Abe Lopez was walking the halls at school Wednesday, he was stopped by Principal Dave Smiley. "He said, 'Congratulations,'" Lopez said. "I ...
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Close, but no contract in U-46Feb 28, 2008 10:00 pm - While Thursday's mediation session between Elgin Area School District U-46 officials and its transportation union did not produce a contract, it did produce a significan...
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U-46 bus union says step raises not an issueFeb 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Pay raises for experience make a significant difference in Elgin Area School District U-46 teacher salaries. It's a different story for district bus drivers, mechanics a...
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Wayne Elementary students get an enlightening experienceFeb 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Paula Valleskey got a workout in the middle of her work day Wednesday. The Wayne Elementary fifth-grade teacher, clad in a blue pinstriped suit, hopped on an "energy bik...
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'Hometown Voices' show coming to GenevaFeb 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Geneva is getting yet another chance to shine in a spotlight, as WGN Radio News/Talk 720 plans to do a "Hometown Voices" show here Friday. John Williams will broadcast f...
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Maiden name turns into campaign issueFeb 27, 2008 10:00 pm - In politics, nothing is off limits -- even something as seemingly innocuous as a middle or maiden name. Take Barack Obama. Republican talk show hosts are repeatedly inv...
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U-46 Transportation union pushes for better dealFeb 25, 2008 10:00 pm - Hundreds of transportation employees clad in yellow and black crowded into the Elgin Area School District U-46 board meeting Monday to plead for a contract tune-up. Afte...
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Ideas for new U-46 chief brought forwardFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Community concerns including academic accountability, school safety and staff morale have been factored into the search for a new superintendent, consultants from ProAct...