Education
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U-46's revamped alternative school gives students hopeNov 21, 2016 4:30 am - Math has been a struggle for Montserrat Perez ever since she started classes at South Elgin High School. She failed it her freshman and sophomore years and is behind on...
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College of DuPage offers construction management certificateNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - GLEN ELLYN - The new Construction Management certificate program at College of DuPage offers students a stackable credential that they can use to pursue career opportuni...
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Hanover Park needs applicants for youth awardNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - The Village of Hanover Park is seeking candidates for the 2016-17 Michael H. Coleman Youth of the Year Award. This award reinforces the outstanding qualities of young p...
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New greenhouse to help disabled students at Lake Zurich High SchoolNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - Lake Zurich High School debuted a greenhouse Monday geared to help older students with disabilities gain skills for everyday living and possibly horticulture-related job...
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Elected officials must be accountable for education fundingNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - A child has only one opportunity to experience a quality K-12 education. Unlike adult training or college experiences, where multiple opportunities exist, there is only...
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District 73 master planNov 20, 2016 12:00 am - The Hawthorn Elementary District 73 school board will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5, to receive updated information about the proposed Educational Fac...
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College offers professional development for community leadersNov 18, 2016 5:00 am - The people who help our counties, cities, towns and villages run smoothly have seen rapid change in the ways government units operate over the last decades. One challen...
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Lisle school earns Blue Ribbon awardNov 18, 2016 5:00 am - The success of Kennedy Junior High in Lisle is not a mistake, not happenstance, not a coincidence. Not magic or a miracle, it's on purpose. Already recognized twice as a...
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Custom ice cubes win Judson's 'Shark Tank' business pitch contestNov 18, 2016 12:00 am - An idea for creating customizable ice cubes won first place in Judson University's third "Shark Tank" entrepreneurial pitch competition this week. Five finalists who wer...
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Constable: Frailty, thy name isn't these young Muslim womenNov 17, 2016 4:15 am - In a theater packed with people of different races, religions, genders, ages and ethnic backgrounds, a team of young suburban Muslim women wearing pastel pink hijabs quo...