Education
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Pritzker wants Illinois to be latest state to ban cellphones in classroom
Mar 07, 2025 6:41 am - Are cellphones a useful tool or a distraction in the classroom? According to Gov. JB Pritzker, they’re a distraction, and he has proposed banning them during classroom instruction.
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Local robotics team advances to world competitionMar 04, 2025 5:18 pm - Golden Ratio, a high school robotics team, is advancing to the world championship in Houston. The team, with students from Cary, Johnsburg and Island Lake, seeks donations to fund their innovative STEM efforts.
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Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of home schooling
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District 207 candidates oppose Trump plans to abolish U.S. Education Department, use public funds for private schoolsFeb 28, 2025 11:36 am - Candidates for seats on the Maine Township High School District 207 school board oppose President Donald Trump’s plans to abolish the U.S. Education Department and redirect public funds to private schools.
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DuPage school districts to hold free mental health symposiumFeb 26, 2025 5:04 pm - A free mental health and wellness symposium in Aurora will offer expert presentations for students and families on topics ranging from anxiety and healthy body image to therapeutic painting.
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West Aurora’s 17th annual Fine Arts Festival returns March 1Feb 26, 2025 12:41 pm - West Aurora Unit District 129’s 17th annual Fine Arts Festival returns on Saturday, March 1, to showcase hundreds of graphic and performing artists.
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Glen Ellyn, Palatine natives named to competitive early career Indiana fellowship programFeb 26, 2025 9:28 am - Butler University's Kevin Van Ek and Taylor University's Jenna Vander Ark will embark on a selective two-year fellowship program in Indiana upon graduation, gaining professional experience at a financial firm and podcast agency.
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District 128 chooses Colorado educator as next superintendentFeb 25, 2025 11:25 am - The Libertyville-Vernon Hills High School District 128 Board on Monday authorized hiring Marc Schaffer as its next superintendent, effective July 1.
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College of DuPage to host College Poll Worker Recruitment Summit April 11Feb 24, 2025 10:05 pm - Free summit at College of DuPage aims to engage students as poll workers. The event includes talks on youth participation in elections and building partnerships between colleges and local voting administrators.
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Wheeling landscaping business could get uprooted for new District 21 preschoolFeb 24, 2025 7:37 pm - Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 is considering eminent domain proceedings to acquire a landscaping business property for a new preschool building.