Education
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Online petition now part of push for all-day kindergarten at Grayslake Elementary District 46Nov 20, 2014 12:01 am - An online petition with at least 100 supporters was presented by a parent to Grayslake Elementary District 46 as part of her continued push for full-day kindergarten. Ja...
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Report: Illinois schools making progress, but not enoughNov 19, 2014 11:00 pm - A new report grading public education in Illinois indicates some progress in spite of changing demographics and diminishing state funding, but the gains still are not en...
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Dist. 303 not sold on $2 million rec center fixNov 19, 2014 4:30 am - It will cost about $2 million for St. Charles Unit District 303 to rebuild part of a community recreation center infected with black mold two summers ago. School board ...
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Grant High presents 'The 39 Steps' this weekendNov 19, 2014 4:30 am - Grant Community High School presents "The 39 Steps" with special arrangement by Samuel French Inc. this weekend. With a cast of 17, the production is a two-time Tony and...
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Artwork by Stevenson students on display in LincolnshireNov 19, 2014 12:01 am - Artwork created by several recent Stevenson High School graduates has been put on public display at Lincolnshire's village hall, 1 Olde Half Day Road. The show features ...
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Mundelein High to host meeting about upcoming constructionNov 19, 2014 12:01 am - Mundelein High School officials will host an informational meeting about an upcoming construction project Dec. 2. The session is set for 6 p.m. at the Fremont Public Lib...
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Student entrepreneurs face 'sharks' at ECCNov 19, 2014 12:01 am - Four Elgin Community College and three Hampshire High School students pitched ideas for potential business startups in a "Shark Tank"-style competition Wednesday as part...
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Lake Zurich Middle School South takes on 'Hairspray Jr.'Nov 19, 2014 12:01 am - Wednesday was dress rehearsal day for nearly 100 students who make up the cast and crew of Lake Zurich Middle School South's presentation of "Hairspray Jr." The stage m...
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District 220 to offer full-day kindergarten in the fallNov 18, 2014 4:00 am - The Barrington Area Unit School District 220 board unanimously approved a plan Monday night to offer full-day kindergarten starting next school year. Parents will now ha...
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SB16: A matter of give to vs. take from suburban schoolsNov 18, 2014 4:00 am - Some suburban districts would benefit, some lose