Wayne Schools
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Need that in-person instruction or too risky? Parents' reactions to school reopening mixedJul 11, 2020 1:00 am - As a former teacher married to a teacher, Martha Paschke is concerned about schools reopening this fall and the risk it poses for students and employees. Paschke worries...
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Send the kids in August? Parents, schools grapple with reopening decisionsJul 11, 2020 1:00 am - After months of lockdowns, masks, social distancing and endless talk of COVID-19 and positivity rates, the time suburban parents have dreaded is nearly here - the start ...
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If Trump withholds funds from schools that don't open, how bad will they be hit?Jul 10, 2020 5:30 am - Federal funding, which President Donald Trump threatened to take away from schools that don't reopen in the fall, represents an average 7% of revenue for the 852 public ...
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U-46 considers hybrid model for reopening schools this fallJul 09, 2020 1:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 students could return to classrooms this fall in a combination of in-person instruction and remote learning. Officials are considering a ...
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U-46 educators say social justice, racial equity begins in schoolsJun 20, 2020 1:00 am - Education is “the civil rights issue of our generation,” Elgin High School Principal Krystal Thomas said, quoting former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “And if...
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U-46 to begin summer conditioning camps MondayJun 20, 2020 1:00 am - After months of working out by himself, Alec Palella is looking forward to training outdoors with teammates to get in shape for the fall football season. "I'm just ready...
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Hate speech protocol added by Upstate EightJun 19, 2020 1:00 am - The Upstate Eight Conference has added hate speech protocol for athletic events beginning in the 2020-21 school year. The UEC Board of Control at its Wednesday meeting u...
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U-46 leaders talk bias training, hiring more minority staffJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 leaders this week outlined ways to improve school climate and culture for all students, especially those who feel marginalized and need a...
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Elgin Sports Hall of Fame Foundation announces scholarship winnersJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - The Elgin Sports Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its 2020 scholarship recipients. The ESHOF board has awarded $1,700 scholarships to 30 student-athletes who either...
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U-46 to host virtual graduations for the first time SaturdayJun 11, 2020 1:00 am - Graduation Day won't be exactly what Mahima Dave expected when entering senior year at South Elgin High School. "For all of us, our plans shifted," said the 17-year-old ...