Education
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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.
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Marmion Academy fundraiser features pancakes, music, and Blues art exhibitJan 26, 2025 11:05 pm - Marmion Academy is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Feb. 9, featuring student musicians and blues artist Downtown Charlie Brown, as well as “Portraits of Blues Musicians” by Chicago artist Peter Hagerty
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Kane County Fair offers $3,000 scholarships to 4-H high school seniorsJan 26, 2025 5:33 pm - The Kane County Fair board seeks applications from 4-H Club high school seniors for three $3,000 college scholarships. April 1 deadline to apply for financial assistance furthering education.
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Maine South’s Unified Drumline wins Music for All Advocacy in Action AwardJan 24, 2025 9:09 pm - Maine South’s Unified Drumline program brings together band students and special education students to learn drumming fundamentals and perform at school events.
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Pritzker announces the addition of over 5,000 publicly funded preschool seats
Jan 24, 2025 8:33 pm - Over 5,000 preschool seats have opened for low-income families in Illinois through Smart Start Illinois in the past year.