Education
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Immanuel Batavia teacher receives prestigious teaching awardMar 19, 2025 12:18 am - Mary Wert, a 36-year veteran teacher, named 2025 Distinguished Lutheran Elementary Teacher for her excellence integrating faith into academics and dedication to student growth.
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District 21 board member steps down after 18 yearsMar 18, 2025 8:55 pm - Longtime Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 board member Staci Allan has resigned, citing her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.
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Explore career opportunities at TEC Spotlight April 30Mar 18, 2025 5:24 pm - Learn about career paths, take a tour of specialized labs, and meet with faculty during the TEC Spotlight on April 30 at the Technical Education Center on College of DuPage’s Glen Ellyn campus.
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Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment
Mar 18, 2025 1:14 pm - Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this year, an 8.9% increase over a year ago and the largest spring-to-spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board began collecting systemwide data in the late 1990s.
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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum historian to explore ‘Rescue’ during April 6 talkMar 18, 2025 1:02 pm - On April 6, Elmhurst University will observe its 35th year of Holocaust education with the lecture “Understanding Rescue During the Holocaust” by Rebecca Carter-Chand, director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Programs on Ethics, Religion and the Holocaust.
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‘Experience ECC’ through campus tours and open houseMar 17, 2025 11:11 pm - Elgin Community College is hosting its annual “Experience ECC” open house on Wednesday, April 16. This free event will allow community members and prospective studen...
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College of DuPage launches workforce hub to train students for clean energy jobsMar 17, 2025 6:57 pm - College of DuPage recently launched a free workforce training program aimed at preparing students for careers in the clean energy sector.
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A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon without explanation, despite US visa
Mar 17, 2025 1:00 pm - A doctor from Lebanon who arrived at the Boston airport was deported over the weekend without explanation, despite having a U.S. visa and a job teaching at Brown University.
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After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silentMar 15, 2025 12:30 pm - In the span of a week, a hush has descended on higher education in the United States. International students and faculty have watched the growing crackdown on pro-Palesti...
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Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here’s what borrowers should know