Education
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Private schools lament end of state's Invest in Kids tax credit for scholarshipsNov 20, 2023 4:00 am - "Disappointed" and "devastated" is how some suburban private schools characterized the demise of the Invest in Kids scholarship initiative. The controversial program, wh...
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Good News Sunday: Libertyville High environmental science teacher's hands-on approach inspires studentsNov 19, 2023 5:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: This past summer, Libertyville High Scho...
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Science & Arts Academy appoints new head of schoolNov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Science & Arts Academy (SAA) board of trustees has announced the appointment of Conrad Wildsmith as SAA's next head of school, beginning July 1, 2024. Conrad's appoi...
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Libertyville High science teacher fosters students' environmental stewardshipNov 14, 2023 5:00 am - Libertyville High science teacher fosters students' environmental stewardship
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How students connecting with trusted adults on campus is raising high school graduation ratesNov 13, 2023 4:00 am - A 13-year high in the state's high school graduation rate is being attributed to a number of factors, but one common element among some suburban schools experiencing suc...
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Wauconda FBLA Partnership with Business Team helps new bakeryNov 12, 2023 10:00 pm - Lots-a-Knots on Main Street in Wauconda had their grand opening on Oct. 21. This new Italian bakery sells an assortment of pastries, including brownies, cannolis, and th...
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Twelve DuPage school districts awarded $2.9m for mental health careNov 12, 2023 10:00 pm - The DuPage Regional Office of Education announced that the Illinois Department of Public Health awarded $2,946,210 in grants to 12 DuPage County school districts. These ...
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Naperville Central student wins national High School News Story of the Year awardNov 12, 2023 10:00 pm - Naperville Central High School student Nathan Yuan recently received the High School News Story of the Year award at the National Scholastic Press Association's conventi...
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Editorial: Make media literacy education a realityNov 12, 2023 12:00 am - Two years ago, the Illinois General Assembly pioneered legislation requiring the state's public schools to teach media literacy. It was a major step in helping to equip ...
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Clashes over Israel-Hamas war shatter students' sense of safety on US college campuses
Nov 10, 2023 12:00 am - NEW ORLEANS - As a Jewish student, Eden Roth always has felt safe and welcome at Tulane University, where more than 40% of the students are Jewish. That has been tested ...