Education
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Chicago school tweaks dismissals for extra safetySep 13, 2013 5:55 pm - Shootings near a Chicago elementary school and worries that a gang member’s funeral might mean more violence prompted officials last week to take the unusual step of rus...
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Disabilities no obstacle for NCC student from Arlington Hts.Sep 13, 2013 12:16 pm - Ryan Henders, a North Central College senior and resident of Arlington Heights, uses his black lab and canine roommate Irby to navigate campus, and just about everything...
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District 79 upgrades security in its schoolsSep 13, 2013 9:11 am - When parents and community members visit the Fremont Elementary District 79 schools this year, they will experience new safety protocols for visitors. For example, doors...
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BMX show in Hanover Park carries anti-bullying messageSep 13, 2013 6:58 am - Professional BMX rider and America’s Got Talent semifinalist Matt Wilhelm entertained students Friday at Horizon Elementary school in Hanover Park, and imparted a messag...
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Dist. 211 board reviews change in student disciplineSep 13, 2013 4:30 am - Changing the mindset of student discipline from one of consequences to one of interventions has resulted in dramatic reductions in discipline referrals and suspensions i...
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District 214 uses grant for new wheelchair-accessible busesSep 13, 2013 4:30 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 approved buying new activity buses to transport students with some help from a federal grant. The school board on Thursday ap...
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Freshman numbers up at many Illinois universitiesSep 12, 2013 7:16 pm - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Many of Illinois’ public universities are bucking a national trend of generally declining enrollment, welcoming larger freshmen classes to their campus...
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U of I gives president bonus, raiseSep 12, 2013 3:34 pm - URBANA, Ill. — The University of Illinois giving President Bob Easter a $90,000 bonus and a pay raise. University trustees approved the bonus and raise for Easter at the...
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U of I approves $5.6 billion budgetSep 12, 2013 3:33 pm - URBANA, Ill. — Trustees at the University of Illinois have approved a $5.6 billion fiscal year 2014 budget for the system’s campuses. Trustees approved the budget at the...
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New teacher contract in Fremont Elementary District 79Sep 12, 2013 8:17 am - Fremont Elementary District 79 teachers and other staffers will receive pay raises averaging about 2 percent over the next four years, under the terms of a new contract....