Education
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Arlington Heights District 25 set to borrow final $15 million for kindergarten and building projectsJan 29, 2025 7:21 pm - Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 next week plans to sell the remaining $15 million in bonds from the $75 million authorized by voters in 2022 for full-day kindergarten and building projects.
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Illinois’ eighth-graders outperform national averages in reading and mathJan 29, 2025 12:31 pm - Illinois’ eighth-graders outperformed national averages in reading and math, according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress results released Wednesday.
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MCC offers spring break and summer programs for kidsJan 29, 2025 12:02 pm - Registration is open for Kids and College spring break and summer programs at McHenry County College.
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Elgin U-46 to extend elementary school day next yearJan 29, 2025 10:02 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 elementary school days will be extended by 20 minutes each day in the next school year, district officials said.
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Student Silent Film Festival celebrates young filmmakers’ creativityJan 28, 2025 10:28 pm - The 2025 Student Silent Film Festival drew over 400 viewers to watch original movies by 11 area high schools, with the winners coming from Neuqua Valley, Oak Forest, and Lake Forest.
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Stevenson High promises policy changes after Palestinian display draws objectionsJan 28, 2025 7:09 pm - A pro-Palestinian student group’s cultural fair display at Stevenson High School, including a map and imagery depicting Palestine instead of Israel, drew backlash and led the school district to announce plans for prior review of posters and materials.
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Employees rate The Menta Education Group as Glassdoor Top Place to Work in 2025Jan 27, 2025 6:15 pm - The Menta Education Group wins Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 award based on employee feedback. CEO Rory Conran says the honor reflects their supportive culture and passion for their mission.
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School district buys Wheeling properties for possible early learning centerJan 27, 2025 6:08 pm - Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 is about 3 acres on Hintz Road for $890,000 to potentially build a centralized preschool facility.
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Archdiocese rejects reprieve for St. Thomas of Villanova school in PalatineJan 27, 2025 4:56 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago denied an 11th-hour appeal to save St. Thomas of Villanova school in Palatine.
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Why District 203 is proposing schedule changes for high school studentsJan 27, 2025 12:52 pm - Students at Naperville North and Naperville Central high schools will have longer classes — but a shorter school day — if the school district moves to a block schedule.