Education
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Oakton Community College hires from within to fill two top positionsAug 16, 2017 1:00 am - Oakton Community College has named a police chief and dean of curriculum and instruction. On Monday, the board of trustees approved hiring Marvin Bornschlegl, a psychol...
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Register now for classes with Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia RoboticsAug 15, 2017 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia Robotics will be opening registration for its 16th season this year with new robotics challenges for kids in first through 12th grades. ...
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Changes coming for Catholic High School entrance examAug 15, 2017 11:00 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago has announced changes to the Catholic High School entrance exam date and recruitment policies, effective this school year. The entrance exam, ...
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New school year brings new opportunitiesAug 15, 2017 11:00 pm - Students across the nation are preparing for the start of another academic year. For some, this will be their first year of preschool, kindergarten or first grade. For o...
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U-46 board reviews budget amid funding uncertaintyAug 15, 2017 5:25 am - Amid funding uncertainty at the state level, Elgin schools' officials are taking their best guess toward preparing a budget for the 2017-18 school year. Officials at the...
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Forum on school fundingAug 15, 2017 1:00 am - House District 61 State Rep. Sheri Jesiel is hosting a school funding impact forum from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Grandwood Park Park District, 36630 N. Hutchi...
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District 300 students return to classroom additions, new programsAug 15, 2017 1:00 am - Classes for 21,000 students in Community Unit District 300 began Tuesday. The Algonquin-based district debuts its DREAM (Dedicated Reinforcement, Engagement And Motivati...
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Garden a learning experience at Mundelein schoolAug 15, 2017 1:00 am - Lori Northup, Fremont Elementary School's healthy minds teacher, has been busy this summer tending to the school's vegetable gardens. Tuesday morning, a handful of stude...
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District 15 served 12,700 free meals over the summerAug 15, 2017 1:00 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 served 12,700 free meals during this summer's breakfast program. Officials said the meals were served at 10 locations, accountin...
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CLC wins third sustainability award in 12 monthsAug 15, 2017 1:00 am - For the third time in a year, the College of Lake County has been recognized for its efforts to be a green, environmentally sustainable institution. The Grayslake commun...