Education
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Controversial yearbook quote about Palestinians and Israel was taken out of context, investigation revealsJun 24, 2024 10:04 pm - A student’s comment in Glenbrook South High School’s recent yearbook that subsequently created an emotional firestorm in the community was published out of context.
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Crystal Lake District 47 teachers union calls for fair contract; superintendent gets raise
Jun 19, 2024 11:53 am - More than 100 people packed the Crystal Lake School District 47 Board of Education meeting Monday night wearing red shirts to stand in solidarity as negotiations for a ne...
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Mundelein teen a finalist in essay contest about dadsJun 15, 2024 9:14 am - A Mundelein High School student is one of 13 finalists in an essay contest about fathers, the organization putting on the annual competition announced. Tenth-grader Tonni...
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Program brings early learning opportunities to Elgin-area familiesJun 14, 2024 2:41 pm - The Elgin Partnership for Early Learning's Learning On the Go is back for the eighth year, providing learning opportunities to underserved families with young children in the Elgin area.
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Board honors U-46’s music education program; district recognized with national honor for six years in a rowJun 13, 2024 10:47 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 board recently honored the district’s music education program and music educators after U-46 was recognized as one of the “Best Communities for Music Education.”
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Help shape Waubonsee’s future by participating in a short surveyJun 13, 2024 9:32 pm - Waubonsee Community College is currently seeking input from district residents to help in the development of its long-term strategic plan.
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Elmhurst University partners with nonprofit The Base for a night of arts and opportunityJun 13, 2024 2:32 pm - During a red-carpet evening at Music Box Theatre, seven Chicago middle school students premiered original songs and music videos they had created as part of a yearlong project with Elmhurst University students and faculty.
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How Project SEARCH helps prepare young adults with disabilities for workforceJun 13, 2024 9:51 am - Ten Project SEARCH interns were celebrated in a graduation ceremony at McHenry County College on May 21. Project SEARCH, which launched in September 2020, aims to prepare young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain competitive employment for a productive adult life.
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St. Charles American Legion awards eighth-graders for service to the community
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Benedictine University partners with Des Moines University to expand health care career opportunitiesJun 11, 2024 11:27 pm - Benedictine University recently announced a new collaboration with Des Moines University to provide its students with a direct pathway to successful careers in medicine ...