Education
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Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023, American Library Association reports
Sep 20, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highs, according to the American Library Association. And the efforts now extend as much to public librari...
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Making the grade: Suburban schools receive Blue Ribbon designationsSep 20, 2023 1:00 am - Twenty Illinois schools, including several in suburban districts, were named Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The list, released Tuesday, include...
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Learn about solar eclipses, dinosaurs at McHenry County College planetarium showsSep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - McHenry County College invites the community to explore the wonders of outer space with a series of upcoming shows in its state-of-the-art planetarium. The first show, "...
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$30 million project starts taking shape at Wheaton AcademySep 19, 2023 1:00 am - At Wheaton Academy, one of the nation's oldest private Christian high schools, homecoming means so much more than football. Students and alumni will celebrate the school...
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Pleasantdale Elementary School wins National Blue RibbonSep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Pleasantdale Elementary School in La Grange is a recipient of the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award by the U.S. Department of Education. Pleasantdale Elementary is ...
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D214 citizenship classes make immigrant's dream come trueSep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Vasyl Mattichuk wanted to become a U.S. citizen. "I was a young man from Ukraine who had always dreamed of living in the United States," he said. Fascinated by America...
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A Black student is suspended twice for his hairstyle. The school says it isn't discrimination
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Oakton announces Jewish Studies Speaker Series lineupSep 17, 2023 11:00 pm - As the Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (Sept. 24-25) - two of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar - Oakton College invites commun...
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The 'science of reading' swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?
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Returning to school? Applications for Back to the Books scholarships are availableSep 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Thinking of returning to school or changing careers? The Downers Grove Area Branch of AAUW is offering "Back to the Books" scholarships. These scholarships are for wome...