Education
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USDA bans school lunch fees for low-income families
Nov 07, 2024 4:56 pm - NEW YORK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027....
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‘This is such a great partnership’: District 211 program giving students experience in home constructionNov 07, 2024 2:07 pm - A new educational partnership in Schaumburg is being celebrated for giving area high school students a hands-on experience in the construction trades.
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Central 301 voters reject request to build new high schoolNov 07, 2024 12:48 pm - Central Unit School District 301 voters have, again, refused a request to build a new high school.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Nile Rodgers joins 93XRT’s Terri Hemmert at Elmhurst U. Nov. 14Nov 06, 2024 1:56 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 14, Nile Rodgers and Terri Hemmert will present this year’s Roland Quest Lecture, “The Beat Goes On: Creative Collaborations That Last,” a lively conversation about creativity, innovation and music for the ages.
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Voters in Cary District 26 back $20 million in bonds for building improvements
Nov 06, 2024 12:44 pm - Cary School District 26 voters have backed a ballot measure allowing the district to borrow $20 million for improving school buildings, according to unofficial results.
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New Kiddie Academy child development center coming to Vernon HillsNov 05, 2024 2:18 pm - A new Kiddie Academy franchise soon will be coming to Vernon Hills.Franchisee Vic Gulati recently purchased a 3.27-acre parcel at 300 N. Fairway Drive, within Continental Executive Park.
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GPS Parent Series to host film screening with ‘Best Buddies’Nov 04, 2024 10:46 pm - The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will host an evening with “Best Buddies“ with a film screening of “Saving Superman” on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Glenbard West High School.
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Elgin Community College hosts Nov. 21 Apprenticeship Expo during National Apprenticeship WeekNov 04, 2024 10:26 pm - Elgin Community College will host its second annual Apprenticeship Expo on Thursday, Nov. 21, during National Apprenticeship Week to connect attendees with representatives from traditional and non-traditional apprenticeship programs, as well as pre-apprenticeships.
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GPS author to explain how to limit the negative effects of social mediaNov 04, 2024 9:43 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 14, the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit Its Impact” with author Kara Alaimo.
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Elgin Area Chamber launches National Civics BeeNov 04, 2024 7:49 pm - Local middle school students are invited to test their civics knowledge and compete for national title in the Elgin area competition in the National Civics Bee.