Education
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Multiple St. Charles schools show unsafe lead levels in waterAug 26, 2016 1:00 am - The details of lead testing in St. Charles schools show multiple instances of contamination more than 10 times the level deemed safe by the federal Environmental Protect...
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District 26 voters to decide fate of proposed Early Learning CenterAug 26, 2016 1:00 am - Voters in River Trails School District 26 this November will decide whether to increase their taxes so the district can build a $29 million Early Learning Center that to...
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ECC begins layoffs; 15 positions eliminated so farAug 26, 2016 1:00 am - Elgin Community College has sent layoff notices to 15 employees and more terminations are expected because of anticipated state funding shortfalls, an official said Frid...
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Which St. Charles schools have unsafe levels of lead in waterAug 26, 2016 1:00 am - Water testing in St. Charles schools revealed unsafe lead contamination at most of its 19 buildings, primarily in sinks. The Environmental Protection Agency-established ...
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District 202 board to vote Monday on teachers pactAug 26, 2016 1:00 am - Lisle Unit District 202 school board members on Monday are expected to approve a new three-year contract with the district's teachers. The proposed contract calls for an...
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Traditions mark first day of classes at Woodlands AcademyAug 25, 2016 11:00 pm - The start of the 2016-17 school year at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, Wednesday, Aug. 24, combined the fun of "Seniors Rule Day" celebrations with a traditional...
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Cambridge Lakes school should open as planned Sept. 6Aug 25, 2016 1:00 am - Cambridge Lakes Charter School in Pingree Grove should open on time for this school year, officials said Wednesday. Construction of a tutoring center undertaken within ...
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Fenton High School teachers, board approve 2-year contractAug 25, 2016 1:00 am - Fenton High School District 100 teachers will not receive cost-of-living increases for the next two years, but their salaries will continue to rise based on their years ...
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Mundelein High to host forum on school's scheduleAug 25, 2016 1:00 am - Mundelein High School will hold a public forum Wednesday, Aug. 31, to discuss plans to eliminate the school's unique block schedule. The session is set for 6 p.m. in the...
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Palatine preschool teacher wins $10,000 excellence awardAug 25, 2016 1:00 am - The only clue that Attiya Mirza had that her Monday was going to be anything other than ordinary was the camera crew documenting her enthusiastically leading students th...