Education
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A Hoover and shaker: Mount Prospect therapy dog visits students, takes part in podcastMay 11, 2023 1:00 am - Mount Prospect therapy dog Hoover has had a busy week, topped off Thursday when he traveled to Indian Grove Elementary School to meet with students. But first, Hoover an...
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More than a restaurant: MCC's Tartan Bistro prepares culinary students for careersMay 10, 2023 11:00 pm - "Definitely the grouper," says MCC Culinary student Ethan Schulz of his favorite dish to prepare. "It's delicious." Schulz is one of 12 students getting hands-on experi...
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'He helps us a lot': Elgin principal focuses on giving students opportunitiesMay 10, 2023 6:00 am - When Marc Spacone became principal at Larsen Middle School in Elgin, he knew his back corner office would not do. He didn't want students, parents or teachers to have to...
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Lake Villa school superintendent and her big, fluffy emotional support dog ending 7-year runMay 10, 2023 1:00 am - A little fluff in the morning goes a long way, says Lynette Zimmer, superintendent at Lake Villa Elementary District 41. She's referring to the expansive soft coat of he...
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Montini Catholic High School names Chris Tiritilli as new principalMay 09, 2023 11:00 pm - On Friday, May 5, Montini Catholic High School announced the appointment of Chris Tiritilli as the Lasallian college preparatory high school's new principal, effective J...
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Three Illinois students named 2023 U.S. Presidential ScholarsMay 09, 2023 11:00 pm - U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments...
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$500,000 grant gives wings to new Harper College aviation maintenance programMay 09, 2023 1:00 am - A fledgling program to train aviation maintenance workers at Harper College in Palatine received a $500,000 boost last week. The federal grant was announced Friday by U....
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Summit School welcomes new principal for the 2023-24 school yearMay 08, 2023 11:00 pm - As Summit School kicks off its summer school program at the end of the month, the board and staff will also welcome a new principal, Ivory Clark. Currently an assistant ...
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West Chicago Community High School students recognized for biliteracyMay 07, 2023 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, May 2, West Chicago Community High School recognized 54 seniors for earning the Illinois State Commendation toward Biliteracy or the Seal of Biliteracy at a ...
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'You've changed someone's life': McHenry County honors top teachers
May 07, 2023 1:00 am - Renae St. Clair said she's normally talkative, but after winning the Educator of the Year Award on Saturday, she didn't know what to say. Having created the Medical Acad...