Education
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Three suburban educators among 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year awardeesFeb 11, 2026 2:58 pm - Three suburban educators are among 14 from throughout the state recognized Wednesday as Regional Teachers of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Aurora police actions questioned after 3 students were arrested during anti-ICE school protest
Feb 11, 2026 2:18 pm - State Sen. Karina Villa has accused the Aurora Police Department of “police brutality” in a clash Monday between officers and teens that led to the arrest of three East Aurora High School students during a walkout protesting federal immigration tactics.
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Vanguard Gifted Academy launches spring STEAM Enrichment SeriesFeb 10, 2026 4:47 pm - Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia is launching a community outreach initiative to provide free STEAM enrichment opportunities for students in the Fox Valley area.
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Families at St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates appeal to Cardinal Cupich to keep it openFeb 10, 2026 4:39 pm - A coalition of parents and other allies at St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates has submitted a formal request that Cardinal Blase Cupich reconsider last month’s decision to close the 65-year-old institution this summer.
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District 15 picks longtime suburban educator to become next superintendentFeb 10, 2026 9:20 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 school board members chose a candidate with extensive superintendent experience to succeed Superintendent Laurie Heinz.
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True connections: Arlington Heights teacher builds bonds in and out of the classroomFeb 10, 2026 6:33 am - Arlington Heights second grade teacher Lisa Smorczewski attends her students’ sporting events, recitals and other activities to strengthen bonds outside the classroom.
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Judge blocks Trump’s $10B child care funding freeze that targeted blue states, including Illinois
Feb 09, 2026 7:08 pm - A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s freeze on $10 billion in child care and family planning funding to five Democratic-led states, including Illinois.
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Huntley District 158 fills school board vacancy after Andy Bittman’s sudden departureFeb 09, 2026 12:54 pm - Huntley School District 158 has a new school board member. The school board has appointed Chuck Ruth, a former Huntley school board president, to the board.
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GPS webinar offers tools to help ‘Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up’Feb 09, 2026 12:44 pm - Dr. Ellen Braaten, a psychologist and learning expert, will present "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing" on Feb. 19 via Zoom.
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Four school districts team up for annual mental health and wellness symposiumFeb 09, 2026 12:12 pm - The fourth annual Mental Health & Wellness Symposium aims to connect families and students with resources and guidance to support mental health and wellness. Keynote speakers include Dr. John Duffy, Cathy Cassani Adams, and Eddie Slowikowski, who will address topics like communication, connection, and mindset.