Education
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Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges
Aug 14, 2025 7:15 pm - A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities.
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District 128 to host listening sessions with new superintendentAug 14, 2025 2:28 pm - Marc Schaffer, the new superintendent of Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128, is inviting the community to back-to-school listening sessions to share thoughts, concerns and ideas in an open, informal setting.
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Oakton College’s Workforce Empowerment Initiative receives nearly $1M grant to expand high-impact training programsAug 14, 2025 11:15 am - Oakton College in Des Plaines has received a $941,241 Illinois Workforce Empowerment Initiative grant to expand career training programs that advance economic mobility for students in high-demand fields.
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District 95 authorizes emergency expenditure to ensure specialized transportation serviceAug 12, 2025 5:32 pm - A solution came down to the wire but buses will be available for the start of school Wednesday for Lake Zurich Community Unit District 95 students receiving specialized transportation services.
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Why the state education board wants to change benchmarks for state testsAug 12, 2025 4:57 pm - How Illinois measures whether students are achieving grade-level proficiency in English, mathematics and science and ready for college is about to change — again.
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Gowns For Good to host Teen Gown Sale Aug. 24Aug 12, 2025 4:30 pm - Gowns For Good, a nonprofit making formalwear affordable, is hosting a Teen Gown Sale on Aug. 24 in Elgin. Proceeds benefit the Female Empowerment Club of Hampshire High School.
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While promoting vaccines, Pritzker takes shots at Trump administrationAug 12, 2025 1:27 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker took shots at President Donald Trump’s administration while promoting childhood vaccinations in Wheeling.
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Daily Herald opinion: Summer’s simple joys can be the best prep for a meaningful school year aheadAug 12, 2025 4:00 am - As summer ends, kids feel both excitement and nostalgia. The lessons learned during summer can help them succeed in the new school year. We hope students embrace curiosity and kindness for a great year ahead.
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‘It will not be gaudy’: District 214 inks deal for ads at stadiums and gymsAug 11, 2025 7:21 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has signed a contract with an advertising agency to place corporate sponsor ads on school property, aiming to raise $275,000 annually for capital projects.
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Palatine High School, District 211 celebrate start of 150th school yearAug 11, 2025 11:32 am - Palatine High School — the seed of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 — celebrated the start of its 150th school year Monday.