Education
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The ‘courageous decision’ that links an Arlington Heights high school to the Hiroshima bombingAug 05, 2025 7:43 pm - The head librarian of John Hersey High School reflects on the significance of the school's namesake and his seminal work, “Hiroshima,” which chronicled the aftermath of the first atomic bomb that was dropped 80 years ago.
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Naperville 203 contract talks continue; both sides pledge teachers will be in classrooms Aug. 14Aug 04, 2025 5:51 pm - As contract negotiations continue, Naperville Unit District 203 and union officials are assuring families that teachers will be in the classroom when students return Aug. 14.
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Prospect High School student entrepreneurs shine in national competitionAug 04, 2025 12:22 pm - As part of a national competition, a trio of Prospect High School students recently pitched their product to a panel of investor judges. The panel, in turn, awarded the trio $8,000 to take their breakthrough product to the next level.
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Elgin foundation receives grant to advance STEAM education for students with autismAug 01, 2025 4:58 pm - The Winston Knolls Foundation for Thriving with Autism has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Global Tech Impact Alliance to launch its “STEAM Scholars Program: Igniting Autistic Minds through Interactive Learning.”
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Bears offer $5,000 to cover Maine South flag football tripAug 01, 2025 1:57 pm - The Chicago Bears have offered to donate $5,000 to help cover the costs of the Maine South High School girls flag football team’s recent trip to a national tournament.
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Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools
Jul 31, 2025 4:28 pm - Illinois public school students could soon receive free mental health screenings each year.
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Generous donations allow Willow Creek Church to expand Back to School eventJul 30, 2025 2:58 pm - Willow Creek Church collected over 4,000 backpacks to give to students in need, allowing them to add an extra day to their annual Back to School event. These generous donations enabled them to serve an additional 700 children.
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Paying for college without sabotaging retirementJul 30, 2025 9:07 am - Many families get sticker shock when they realize what putting their kids through college might cost over four years.
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State-backed quantum park plan expands with new company
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Ads on campus? District 214 latest to eye corporate sponsorships for school spacesJul 29, 2025 7:04 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering corporate sponsorships and advertising to help pay for renovation costs across its six district schools.