Education
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Around Town: Montessori School wins big on National Battery Day; a Lazarus House goodbyeMay 12, 2023 6:00 am - Vandana Caruso isn't quite sure how many batteries she now has in her possession after winning enough from Batteries Plus in Geneva to last a year. The batteries are sto...
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St. Edward Central Catholic names new principalMay 12, 2023 1:00 am - St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin has named AnnMarie Woj-Dufelmeier its new superintendent/principal. A 1998 St. Edward graduate, Woj-Dufelmeier returned ...
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Strong show of support for former Plum Grove principal at Dist. 15 board meetingMay 11, 2023 5:30 am - About 40 people showed up at Wednesday's Palatine Township Elementary School District 15 meeting to support Kerry Wilson, who was removed as principal from Plum Grove Ju...
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Two Naperville students named U.S. Presidential ScholarsMay 11, 2023 1:00 am - Two Naperville residents are among three U.S. Presidential Scholars in Illinois and 161 across the nation. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Wednesday announ...
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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...