Education
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Not many students 'sick' with Cubs fever Thursday, but for today's parade ...Nov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Suburban school districts aren't reporting unusually high absenteeism among students or staff members Thursday due to post-Cubs championship euphoria. But some educators...
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How to avoid overparentingNov 02, 2016 11:00 pm - The best-selling book "How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success" will be the topic of a discussion hosted by Glenbard...
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COD's Veterans Week honors those who serveNov 02, 2016 11:00 pm - In honor of Veterans Day, students, staff, faculty and friends of College of DuPage are invited to participate in a weeklong celebration to thank and honor all who have ...
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DeVry 1Q revenues increase 1.9 percentNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - DOWNERS GROVE - DeVry Education Group reported a 1.9 percent increase in revenues during the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 as the for-profit college group makes chan...
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Lake Park stages 'A Streetcar Named Desire'Nov 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Lake Park High School will present the Tennessee Williams drama "A Streetcar Named Desire." Performances begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 10 to 12, at La...
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Cubs great Fergie Jenkins to speak at BenedictineNov 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Baseball Hall of Famer and former Cubs pitcher Ferguson "Fergie" Jenkins will be the guest speaker later this month at Benedictine University in Lisle. Jenkins will t...
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Glenbard focuses on rigorous learning experienceNov 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Equipping and preparing all students for their college and career experience is central to any high school's mission. Along with the student's grade-point average, the...
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Glenbard West to present 'Once Upon a Mattress'Nov 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Learn the untold story of "The Princess and the Pea" when Glenbard West Theatre presents the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursd...
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District 20 using multiple measures of student achievementNov 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Each year at the end of October, the Illinois State Board of Education releases its annual report card for all 868 school districts in Illinois. The state's report card...
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General education helps college students succeedNov 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Many of us have a bias about general education. We naturally think that if it is "general" and not specialized or specific, general education is somehow "less." Every p...