Education
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Vanguard Gifted Academy to host Quarterly Showcase NightSep 15, 2025 11:15 pm - Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia is hosting its annual Showcase Night on Oct. 8, where students will present their projects, inventions, and research, highlighting the school’s personalized education model.
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Conservative group wants Buffalo Grove teacher fired over Kirk remarksSep 15, 2025 5:20 pm - A leader of the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade who is a Spanish teacher in Kildeer Countryside Elementary District 96 is facing calls for her dismissal in reaction to her comments on social media related to political activist Charlie Kirk.
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District 300 board president faces backlash over social media post following Charlie Kirk’s deathSep 15, 2025 1:37 pm - Some parents in Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 are calling for the school board president to step down following a social media post after Charlie Kirk’s death.
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‘I am exactly where I am meant to be’: Maine South High alum returns to teachSep 15, 2025 4:00 am - A 2021 Maine South High School graduate, Mikaela Burke returned to her alma mater as a special education teacher.
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Stanford lecturer to speak on ‘Leading Like a Futurist’ at Aurora University Sept. 24Sep 14, 2025 4:15 pm - Lisa Kay Solomon, a bestselling author, strategic foresight designer, and thought leader, will explore "Leading Like a Futurist" at Aurora University's Celebrating Arts and Ideas series.
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GPS speaker to offer tips on helping kids avoid addictionSep 14, 2025 3:54 pm - On Thursday, Sept. 25, the GPS Parent Series will host best-selling author Jessica Lahey for her presentation, “Engaged, Competent and Sober: Raising Addiction Resistant Kids in a Culture of Dependence.”
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Noah Gabriel’s ‘Inspirations’ exhibit featured at Marmion AcademySep 14, 2025 3:37 pm - Noah Gabriel's "Inspirations" exhibit celebrates musicians who influenced his art, featuring striking black and white portraits. It’s on display at Marmion Academy in Aurora through Oct. 28.
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Elgin Community College receives NASA award to host robotics competitionSep 14, 2025 2:53 pm - Elgin Community College has secured a prestigious $50,000 NASA award, positioning itself as one of only 30 institutions nationwide to receive this highly competitive recognition.
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Elgin Community College celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with ‘Sazón & Soul’Sep 14, 2025 2:47 pm - Elgin Community College celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with events, art, dance, music, and cultural experiences from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
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Aussie guitar virtuoso bringing his magic to Elmhurst UniversitySep 13, 2025 4:19 pm - Australian guitar prodigy Joe Robinson will perform a benefit concert at Elmhurst University on Oct. 4. Proceeds will support university's music department.