Education
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Barrington school board takes up start time debate TuesdayFeb 15, 2016 12:00 am - Moving back the start time of classes at Barrington High School is a matter of students' physical and mental health, according to a leader of a Barrington Area Unit Scho...
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Lincolnshire library hosts musical about American historyFeb 15, 2016 12:00 am - Students in grades 2 through 8 were treated to an hourlong Presidents Day show called "Celebration USA! The Musical," at the Vernon Area Public Library. The theatrical g...
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U-46 to expand middle school gifted program this fallFeb 15, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 is expanding its gifted program to all middle schools this fall. The program is offered at five of eight middle schools - Eastview, Lars...
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Get free help with FAFSA forms at Oakton Community CollegeFeb 14, 2016 10:00 pm - Does completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid make your head spin? Filling out this form that helps current and prospective college students determine t...
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After raising money to stay open, St. Alphonsus eyes another battle aheadFeb 14, 2016 12:00 am - For Jill Moskal, a longtime parishioner at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish in Prospect Heights, nothing less than the parish's future was at stake with the imminent closing...
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Meet lifelong tap dancer teaching at age 80Feb 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Fox Valley teacher can't imagine life without music
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How Khan Academy teaches math differentlyFeb 12, 2016 4:31 am - • It's an online educational resource offering practice exercises, instructional videos and materials on various subjects, including math, science, computer programming,...
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Dist. 211 considering general policy for transgender accessFeb 12, 2016 4:02 am - Though they reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education late last year to provide a transgender student limited access to the girls locker room at Fremd H...
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Kids liking math? Suburban teachers say LearnStorm challenge worksFeb 12, 2016 4:00 am - Khan Academy's online lessons are like video games, teacher says
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Mundelein High choral concertFeb 12, 2016 12:00 am - All the Mundelein High School choral groups will be on stage Thursday, Feb. 18 for the annual Winter Choral Concert, 7 p.m. in the school auditorium, 1350 W. Hawley St.,...