Education
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Police move in to clear NYU encampment, U.S. campus arrests grow to 2,200 in pro-Palestinian protests
May 03, 2024 7:32 am - LOS ANGELES — Police moved in to clear an encampment at New York University on Friday at the request of school officials, the latest development in weeks of pro-Palestini...
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Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies
May 03, 2024 7:30 am - ANN ARBOR, Mich. — With student protests over the Israel-Hamas war disrupting campuses nationwide, several major universities are intent on ensuring that commencement cer...
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Plant positivity, learn how to grow a school or community gardenMay 02, 2024 9:49 pm - When green spaces fill schoolyards and neighborhoods with flowers and fresh produce, children and communities thrive. But the journey from the idea of starting a communi...
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Illinois crop competition calls for youth scouting teamsMay 02, 2024 9:16 pm - The Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition is not just any competition. It is a unique opportunity for agriculture students to showcase skills and knowledge while worki...
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Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza
May 02, 2024 10:54 am - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday defended the right to protest but insisted that “order must prevail” as college campuses across the country face unrest over ...
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Experts fear ‘catastrophic’ college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout
May 02, 2024 6:58 am - WASHINGTON — The last thing standing between Ashnaelle Bijoux and her college dream is the FAFSA form — a financial aid application that's supposed to help students go to...
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At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. campuses, AP tally shows
May 02, 2024 6:55 am - LOS ANGELES — At least 200 people were arrested at UCLA Thursday, bringing the nationwide total of arrests to more than 2,000 at dozens of college campuses since police c...
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Student films star in Elmhurst University Film Festival May 10May 01, 2024 5:22 pm - The first Elmhurst University Film Festival, a celebration of films created by Elmhurst students, will debut on Friday, May 10. The festival will feature a screening of e...
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Northwestern University’s deal with student protesters showcases one school’s approach
May 01, 2024 1:03 pm - For five days, the shouts of student protesters and supporters rang out from Northwestern University’s Deering Meadow as they joined demonstrations against the Israel-Ham...
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District 211’s most successful basketball coach inducted into state hall of fameMay 01, 2024 10:49 am - Recognized as the most successful basketball coach in the history of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211, Fremd High School girls Coach Dave Yates was honored by the board of education last week for his induction to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.