Education
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Police: Dundee Middle School threat unfoundedFeb 22, 2018 12:00 am - An unsubstantiated threat made two weeks ago by a Dundee Middle School student sparked comments and confusion among parents on a private Facebook page this week. West Du...
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Mundelein High principal after racial slur: 'We have to rise above this'Feb 22, 2018 12:00 am - The swift response to an instance of racially insensitive conduct reported Tuesday at Mundelein High School also comes with a challenge to students. "Whether we want it ...
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Fruits of voter funding approval to be seen this summer in District 76Feb 22, 2018 12:00 am - Voters in Mundelein-based Diamond Lake Elementary District 76 this summer will see in earnest what their approval last spring of an $11.4 million borrowing plan means fo...
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Only Fox Ridge to be considered in potential St. Charles school closuresFeb 21, 2018 4:00 am - A proposal to close and repurpose only Fox Ridge Elementary School, rather than two schools, will be considered next month, though some St. Charles Unit District 303 boa...
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Mundelein High student's earrings spelled a racial slurFeb 21, 2018 12:00 am - Disciplinary action has been taken against a Mundelein High School student who was filmed at school wearing six small earrings that, when put together, spelled a racial ...
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Dist. 15 board approves contract for support staffFeb 21, 2018 12:00 am - Palatine Township Elementary District board members have approved a five-year contract for support employees who returned to work without a new deal after a 10-day strik...
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Elmhurst registers support for all-day kindergartenFeb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Elmhurst Unit District 205 has been eliciting input from the community in multiple ways over the past several years, through a community engagement process known as Focu...
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St. Charles school board to hear proposal to close Fox Ridge, LincolnFeb 19, 2018 4:30 am - St. Charles Unit District 303 administrators will present their findings Tuesday on the feasibility of closing two elementary schools and realigning attendance boundarie...
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Are locks, cameras, drills enough preparation for school shootings?Feb 19, 2018 4:30 am - Aside from installing locks and cameras and conducting active shooter drills, can schools mentally prepare students, parents and employees for the possibility of a mass ...
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District 158 schools recognized for energy efficiencyFeb 19, 2018 12:00 am - Six Huntley Community School District 158 buildings recently received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program. Chesak, Leggee ...