Education
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New director, fresh vision: Elizabeth Higgins to lead Elmhurst preschool, now in its 36th yearJun 13, 2025 7:00 pm - Elizabeth Higgins will become the new preschool director at Elmhurst’s Bethel Learning Center, known for its play-based approach to early childhood education.
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Retiring Superintendent Lisa Small lauded after 33-year career in District 211Jun 13, 2025 12:43 pm - Having always encouraged students to plan for their futures, retiring Superintendent Lisa Small is about to realize her own after a 33-year career with Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211.
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District 15 rolls out plan to keep cellphones out of sight in the classroomJun 12, 2025 8:00 pm - When students in Palatine Township Elementary District 15 return to school in the fall, their attention will be focused on lessons and not on their smartphones.
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District 128 approves five-year teacher contract with ‘competitive’ salary and benefitsJun 10, 2025 5:41 pm - Teachers in Libertyville-Vernon Hills High School District 128 will be starting the coming school year with a new 5-year contract.
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Here's what we know about a school shooting in Austria
Jun 10, 2025 10:06 am - A shooter opened fire inside a school in Austria’s second-biggest city Tuesday, killing nine people, authorities said.
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Paralympic Gold medalist Jorge Sanchez urges DeVry graduates to overcome limitsJun 09, 2025 9:35 pm - Paralympic gold medalist Jorge Sanchez delivered an inspiring commencement speech to DeVry University's 2,000 graduates, urging them to believe in their limitless potential.
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Harvard District 50 receives No Kid Hungry grant for summer meal programJun 09, 2025 1:06 pm - Harvard Community Unit School District 50 is among the organizations who will receive over $49,000 from No Kid Hungry to help ensure Illinois kids get the food they need to grow and thrive this summer.
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Larson: Glenbard District 87 and College of DuPage extend partnership in offering dual credit coursesJun 09, 2025 11:40 am - Through a renewed agreement with College of DuPage, Glenbard District 87 will continue growing its dual credit program, which saw record early college credit attainment and valuable capstone experiences this year.
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PhilanthroParty: Where DuPage teens turn passion into actionJun 09, 2025 11:34 am - The DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team and Reality Illinois Teen Advisory Board are hosting the eighth annual Teen PhilanthroParty on June 17 at the College of DuPage.
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West Point Band composer headlines Wheaton Municipal Band’s season openerJun 09, 2025 10:32 am - Wheaton Municipal Band's June 12 summer kickoff concert will honor the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, featuring West Point composer Sgt. Noah Taylor and musicians from Wheaton middle schools.