Education
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Federal complaints lodged against Deerfield, Chicago for accommodating trans studentsMar 20, 2025 9:31 am - Trans advocates are pushing back against a north suburban mom who says her 13-year-old daughter was forced to change in front of a transgender classmate.
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Controversial home-school legislation passes key House test
Mar 19, 2025 6:40 pm - After nearly three hours of debate before a packed hearing room, a House committee on Wednesday voted to advance a bill that would impose new requirements on homeschooling, fueling a heated discussion over parental rights and government oversight in Illinois.
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Bill banning cellphone use during class time clears Senate committee
Mar 19, 2025 1:48 pm - Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee Tuesday and could soon be considered by the full Senate.
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McHenry High displays AVID program success in recent showcaseMar 19, 2025 10:18 am - McHenry High School’s AVID program has shown early success, with 94% of students having five or fewer discipline incidents and 100% involved in extracurricular activities.
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Immanuel Batavia teacher receives prestigious teaching awardMar 19, 2025 12:18 am - Mary Wert, a 36-year veteran teacher, named 2025 Distinguished Lutheran Elementary Teacher for her excellence integrating faith into academics and dedication to student growth.
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District 21 board member steps down after 18 yearsMar 18, 2025 8:55 pm - Longtime Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 board member Staci Allan has resigned, citing her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.
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Explore career opportunities at TEC Spotlight April 30Mar 18, 2025 5:24 pm - Learn about career paths, take a tour of specialized labs, and meet with faculty during the TEC Spotlight on April 30 at the Technical Education Center on College of DuPage’s Glen Ellyn campus.
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Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment
Mar 18, 2025 1:14 pm - Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this year, an 8.9% increase over a year ago and the largest spring-to-spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board began collecting systemwide data in the late 1990s.
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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum historian to explore ‘Rescue’ during April 6 talkMar 18, 2025 1:02 pm - On April 6, Elmhurst University will observe its 35th year of Holocaust education with the lecture “Understanding Rescue During the Holocaust” by Rebecca Carter-Chand, director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Programs on Ethics, Religion and the Holocaust.
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‘Experience ECC’ through campus tours and open houseMar 17, 2025 11:11 pm - Elgin Community College is hosting its annual “Experience ECC” open house on Wednesday, April 16. This free event will allow community members and prospective studen...