Cook County Schools
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Former Des Plaines mayor backs D214 incumbentsMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - In my previous role as the mayor of Des Plaines, I came to understand and realize the value of a strong school board — a school board staffed with conscientious membersh...
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Whiteley School in Hoffman Estates to host Japan Relief FairMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - The tight-knit community of Japanese families at Frank C. Whiteley School in Hoffman Estates consider themselves blessed after learning last month’s devastating earthqua...
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D15 challengers demonstrate their transparencyMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - Campaign disclosure is fantastic. It shows you exactly who is funding the elections of the various candidates. But, only if you file. Four years ago, Gerald Chapman and ...
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Summit on gifted education planned in Arlington HeightsMar 30, 2011 2:00 am - Six Northwest suburban school districts will gather for a summit on gifted education Thursday, April 7, at South Middle School, 400 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights. ...
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Tactics irk some in District 15 campaignMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Freedom of Information Act requests, blogs or a volunteer phone drive are among the tactics Palatine Township Elementary District 15 candidates — along with their suppor...
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District 211 candidates debate teachers’ roleMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - All seven candidates for the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 school board say they know how important the roles teachers play in education. Where they diffe...
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District 211 Honors Choir in concert April 2Mar 30, 2011 12:00 am - As part of the District 211 Honors Choir, 100 of the finest high school vocalists in the area will perform Saturday, April 2. The Honors Choir is made up of singers from...
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Let’s stay the course on District 15 boardMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I strongly support the re-election of Dr. Chapman, Dr. Ekeberg and David Seifert to the District 15 school board. I have been a resident of the school district since 197...
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Disappointed in D15 endorsementMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I was both surprised and disappointed to see the Daily Herald endorse District 15 school board incumbents Gerald Chapman, Jim Ekeberg and their running mate Dave Seiffer...
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Some cost-saving ideas for Dist. 211Mar 30, 2011 12:00 am - All candidates should state their positions on the following potential cost savings before the election to help insure future D211 property tax increases cannot occur fo...