Education
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Senate overrides Rauner's veto of school funding planAug 13, 2017 1:00 am - The Illinois Senate voted Sunday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's amendatory veto of a bill to reform the state's school funding formula. Senate Bill 1, a Democratic plan...
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District 59 bond opponents submit petitions to halt borrowing moneyAug 11, 2017 1:00 am - A group opposed to Elk Grove Township District 59's plan to borrow up to $20 million says it has enough petition signatures to halt issuing the taxpayer-funded bonds. O...
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District 54 approves balanced 2017-18 budgetAug 11, 2017 1:00 am - Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 school board members Thursday approved a balanced budget for 2017-18 with expected costs of $257.8 million and expected revenu...
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District 211 holds Teacher Institute Days in preparation for start of new yearAug 11, 2017 1:00 am - Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 held Teacher Institute days Thursday and Friday to prepare educators for the opening of the new school year on Monday. The ...
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State board recognizes District 214 for 'cradle to careers' effortAug 11, 2017 1:00 am - Educators have to do a "shift in mentality" and adjust their focus from preparing high school students for graduation to getting them ready for the workforce, according ...
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MCC offers supervisory leadership training seriesAug 11, 2017 1:00 am - CRYSTAL LAKE - McHenry County College's Workforce, Community and Business Programs is accepting registrations for a Developmental Dimensions International's Supervisory ...
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District 155 superintendent resignsAug 09, 2017 1:00 am - Crystal Lake High School District 155 Superintendent Johnnie Thomas has resigned to take the helm of Rich Township High School District 227 in Matteson. Thomas made the...
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Islamic youth program donates backpacks in Hanover ParkAug 09, 2017 1:00 am - Al-Huda Youth Program, a big brother/big sister mentorship program, has donated 100 backpacks filled with supplies for underprivileged students in Hanover Park. The pro...
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Editorial: Important guidelines for teaching about religion will have a suburban touchAug 08, 2017 11:00 pm - It is always gratifying to note when people from the suburbs are making a difference on the national or world stage. It can be especially so when you see that the differ...
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No cheap solution for overcrowded St. Charles classesAug 08, 2017 5:30 am - Parents of Corron Elementary School fourth-graders told a story in stark contrast Monday night to the many months of debate about what should be done to address shrinkin...