Education
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GPS webinar offers tools to help ‘Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up’Feb 09, 2026 12:44 pm - Dr. Ellen Braaten, a psychologist and learning expert, will present "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing" on Feb. 19 via Zoom.
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Four school districts team up for annual mental health and wellness symposiumFeb 09, 2026 12:12 pm - The fourth annual Mental Health & Wellness Symposium aims to connect families and students with resources and guidance to support mental health and wellness. Keynote speakers include Dr. John Duffy, Cathy Cassani Adams, and Eddie Slowikowski, who will address topics like communication, connection, and mindset.
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Montini Catholic’s math team scoring big this seasonFeb 09, 2026 11:43 am - Montini Catholic's math team is having a successful competition season, with members securing top finishes at the Lemont Invitational and MTA Invitational.
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Montini Catholic subject of ‘unfounded’ threatFeb 09, 2026 11:31 am - Authorities said an online threat against Montini Catholic High School was unfounded.
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Elgin Community College opens expanded Student Access and Disability Services officeFeb 09, 2026 11:05 am - The new Student Access and Disability Services space at Elgin Community College opened on Feb. 3, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for students with disabilities.
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Geneva High School teacher awarded $5,000 grant to promote civics education
Feb 08, 2026 8:51 am - Geneva High School social studies teacher Lucas Rojas was the Illinois recipient of a $5,000 Teaching America250 Awards grant. It was given by The Jack Miller Center, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit “committed to solving the national crisis of uninformed citizenship by teaching America’s founding principles and history,” according to its website.
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Jacobs High School searching for new principal
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Puppy Paws & Storytime Day at Hawthorn mall features adoptions and pet expert Steve DaleFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - Nationally syndicated pet expert Steve Dale will lead a fun dog-safety presentation as part of Puppy Paws & Storytime Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the upper level of Hawthorn mall next to Macy’s, Route 60 and Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.
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West Chicago teacher in pro-ICE comment controversy resignsFeb 06, 2026 1:37 pm - The West Chicago District 33 teacher whose pro-immigration agent comment on social media was criticized by many people has resigned.
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Illinois preapprenticeship program ‘opening doors’ into local union construction jobs