Education
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A bird’s-eye view of solar eclipse: Suburban teacher to skydive during eventApr 05, 2024 9:34 am - This Monday, millions of Americans will watch from the ground as the moon covers the sun in a total solar eclipse. One Hoffman Estates High School astronomy teacher plans to enjoy a different vantage point — 14,000 feet in the sky.
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Benet Academy names new principalApr 04, 2024 4:49 pm - Benet Academy in Lisle recently named Sheri Costello as its seventh principal. She brings with her a wealth of experience, dedication, and a profound commitment to educat...
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Fox River Valley Chapter NSDAR names five student winnersApr 04, 2024 4:12 pm - On Saturday, March 16, the Fox River Valley Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual student award reception at First Congregationa...
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Explore engaging learning opportunities at TEC Spotlight Event at College of DuPage April 18Apr 04, 2024 12:17 pm - Visit state-of-the art facilities and learn about education and career opportunities during the TEC Spotlight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, in the Technica...
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West Aurora Unit District 129 board approves four new administratorsApr 03, 2024 9:29 pm - Superintendent Jeff Craig and West Aurora Unit District 129 board recently announce the appointment of four new administrators for the 2024-25 school year. The appointmen...
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MCC’s Children’s Learning Center receives Circle of Quality designationApr 03, 2024 1:17 pm - The McHenry County College Children’s Learning Center recently received the Silver Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state's Quality Recognition...
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Future forests rely on stewardship, knowledge of private landownersApr 02, 2024 10:53 pm - FREEPORT, Ill. — A forest is many things. Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife. Their leaves clean the air, and their roots filter water, slow floods, and prevent...
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Applications now available for the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy InitiativeApr 02, 2024 10:08 pm - High school sophomores invited to apply KidsMatter recently announced that applications are now open for the junior cohort of the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy Initiativ...
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Community invited to ‘Experience ECC’ at April 10 eventApr 02, 2024 6:31 pm - On Wednesday, April 10, Elgin Community College is hosting its annual “Experience ECC” event from 6 to 8 p.m. in Jobe Lounge, Building B at the Spartan Drive campus, 1700...
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College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it's OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock
Apr 02, 2024 6:44 am - MEREDITH, N.H. — As more than 2 million graduating high school students from across the United States finalize their decisions on what college to attend this fall, many a...