Cook County Schools
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District 59 to vote on school additionsJun 21, 2009 11:00 pm - The Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 school board is expected to vote today, June 22, on whether to move forward with classroom and other additions at three of ...
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Why the rush to teach Chinese?Jun 21, 2009 11:00 pm - I noted your article concerning District 25 offering Chinese language study to fourth graders. I was surprised at the lack of substance in the article considering the im...
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Dist. 203 boss' legacy: facilities, curriculum, communicationJun 21, 2009 11:00 pm - While some outsiders have struggled to fit into leadership posts in Naperville, the community embraced Alan Leis. The retiring Naperville Unit District 203 superintenden...
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Retiring Dist. 203 boss: Remember me for fairness, trustJun 21, 2009 11:00 pm - As superintendent of Naperville Unit District 203, Alan Leis not only had to be an expert in curriculum, but also in construction. He needed to be able to relate to kin...
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No time to sleep as Metea Valley school nears completionJun 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Jim Schmid has been having trouble sleeping. Instead of being able to count sheep, the Metea Valley principal finds himself adding up all the things that still need to b...
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Three U-46 elementary schools get food grantsJun 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Three Elgin Area School District U-46 campuses will have the opportunity to get fresh next fall. Parkwood Elementary School in Hanover Park and Huff and Highland element...
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Arlington Hts, youth commissioner seeks safe place for pellet gun useJun 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The newest member of the Arlington Heights Youth Commission wants a safe place for young people to be able to use realistic-looking guns that shoot plastic pellets. Andy...
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'Brain Bike' arrives at Naperville junior highJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Naperville students can now exercise their bodies and brains at the same time. Madison Junior High is trying out the new NeuroActive Bike, also known as the "Brain Bike...
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Book stirring controversy at Antioch High SchoolJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - A novel titled "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" has earned a National Book Award and was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly. B...
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Buy a pie for a cause at Nick's Pizza next weekJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Recently, my colleague Harry Hitzeman wrote a story on local restaurants serving up "meal deals" in the tough economy. One of the eateries featured was Nick's Pizza and ...