Education
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COD launches Presidential Lecture Series featuring Elon University’s Dr. Peter FeltenNov 18, 2025 12:11 am - College of DuPage is hosting the inaugural event for President Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi's Presidential Lecture Series featuring Dr. Peter Felten, a renowned expert in higher education.
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COD celebrates 15 years of autism support group AutismericaNov 17, 2025 10:44 pm - Autismerica, a student organization at College of DuPage, is celebrating 15 years of providing a supportive community for neurodiverse students to connect and socialize. Alumni and supporters are invited to the 15th anniversary celebration on Dec. 9
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‘Mustard on ice cream’: District celebrates new fleet of electric school busesNov 17, 2025 7:04 pm - West Aurora Unit District 129 welcomes 27 electric school buses, made possible by federal subsidies that are going away.
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Marmion Academy showcases Chris Hodge’s spiritual artworks in ‘Pilgrimage’Nov 17, 2025 6:54 pm - An art exhibit titled "Pilgrimage: A Journey of Faith Through Artmaking" by artist Chris Hodge opens on Sunday, Nov. 30, at Marmion Academy in Aurora. The exhibit showcases spiritual themed works by Hodge, ranging from early formative pieces to more recent ones like "Hermitage," depicting a knight's journey after the Crusades.
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Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa crackdown
Nov 17, 2025 8:22 am - Foreign students enrolled at U.S. colleges in strong numbers this fall despite fears that a Trump administration crackdown would trigger a nosedive, yet there are signs of turbulence as fewer new, first-time students arrived from other countries, according to a new report.
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Schaumburg District 54 board votes to borrow $70 millionNov 16, 2025 4:14 pm - After much debate and a 6-1 vote Thursday, Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 board members officially enacted a plan to borrow $70 million with the aim of reclaiming the district’s 14-year-old debt-free status in four years.
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GPS American Education Week program to focus on school-parent partnershipsNov 15, 2025 10:21 pm - The School-Parent Partnership event by GPS Parent Series on Nov. 24 features award-winning principal Beth Houf, who will share strategies to enhance communication between schools and parents, especially when addressing tough topics like attendance, grades, and behavior.
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STEM event encourages girls to pursue science careersNov 15, 2025 1:04 pm - The College of Lake County STEM for Girls event Saturday in Grayslake drew students in grades seven through 12 who are interested in exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
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T. rex replica goes to head of class at ConantNov 14, 2025 6:55 pm - A replica of the head of a nearly 70-million-year-old fossil is fueling curiosity among James B. Conant High School students. The Tyrannosaurus rex Norm’s skull was brought to the school this week on loan from the Field Museum’s Harris Learning Collection.
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After public polling, District 214 may scale back potential referendum askNov 14, 2025 6:50 pm - Survey data shows public support for a potential $400 million referendum for facility upgrades in Northwest Suburban High School District 214, but some school board members remain skeptical about a tax increase passing at the ballot box.