Education
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College's partnerships build strong students, communitiesFeb 19, 2017 10:00 pm - The mission of a community college is to provide students with access to the knowledge and skills needed for making positive contributions in an interconnected world. I...
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Preschoolers Warm to an Icy IdeaFeb 19, 2017 10:00 pm - What's a preschool teacher to do with the Chicago area's unpredictable winter weather and a classroom full of students eager to learn and play? That's one question Imma...
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Analysis: The argument against bringing banks back into federal student lending
Feb 19, 2017 6:16 am - Bringing private lenders back into the federal student loan program has been a staple of the Republican platform since the Obama administration kicked banks, credit unio...
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District 211 plans for summer, decade of capital projectsFeb 19, 2017 12:00 am - Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 officials are looking ahead to future capital improvements, from maintenance projects for the coming summer to an early staf...
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Des Plaines history center celebrating Dr. Seuss DayFeb 19, 2017 12:00 am - The Des Plaines History Center is celebrating Dr. Seuss Day by presenting a program and activities from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, for home-school students, an...
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St. Charles school board candidates disagree on fate of Haines campusFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - The decision to close Haines Middle School wasn't popular with all St. Charles school district residents. Opponents of the plan won't find a candidate on the April ballo...
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Show choirs to compete in Naperville North's Clash of the SequinsFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - High heels and sequined gowns at the ready, Akira Kennedy is eager to join her fellow show choir members in a friendly battle. About 16 show choir groups from throughout...
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District 118 kindergarten registrationFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - Kindergarten registration for Wauconda Unit District 118 families is set for March 8 at each of the three elementary schools. The program will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at...
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DeVry Education Group sets stock buyback prgramFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - Business Wire DOWNERS GROVE - DeVry Education Group's board of directors approved the company's tenth share repurchase program, which allows DeVry Group to repurchase up...
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Civic leader gives Elmhurst College $100,000 for chamber intern programFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - ELMHURST - Longtime Elmhurst businessman, civic leader and community volunteer Ralph Pechanio has donated $100,000 to Elmhurst College to establish an endowed fund to su...