Education
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'Locked up in prison': Morton Grove storyteller describes World War II Japanese American internment campsApr 07, 2025 11:27 am - Anne Shimojima, a storyteller and retired educator, recounted how during World War II, the U.S. forcibly relocated and incarcerated about 120,000 people of Japanese descent in concentration camps.
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Ten U-46 employees honored at state levelApr 07, 2025 11:18 am - Nine U-46 educators received honors from Illinois State Board of Education for excellence and impact. In addition, a high school CTE teacher was among the finalists for the Golden Apple Award.
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Unmatched field knowledge is gained at Illinois Extension youth crop competitionApr 07, 2025 12:11 am - High school students can test their agricultural expertise in a crop scouting competition hosted by Illinois Extension. The event allows youth to network with university researchers while having fun and potentially winning cash prizes.
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Lane Tech, Downers Grove take top honors at 2025 Northeastern Illinois EnvirothonApr 06, 2025 11:32 pm - The 2025 Northeast Illinois Envirothon challenged 145 students on 29 teams in environmental topics. Lane Tech won regionals and Downers Grove North won the FFA division.
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Lake Park film society to show Billy Wilder classic ‘Stalag 17’Apr 06, 2025 10:18 pm - Lake Park High will host free screening of 1953 film "Stalag 17" on Wednesday, April 16. Will the suspected Nazi spy in the POW camp be revealed?
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Glenbard District 87 invites public to serve on board of education committeesApr 04, 2025 7:39 pm - Glenbard Township High School District 87 invites community members to serve on a board committee.
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Saint Viator names parent, former board member as new principalApr 04, 2025 5:37 pm - Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights has named Erika Mickelburgh, a current parent and former board member, as principal starting July 1.
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Student art brings ‘A Sense of Belonging’ to downtown Glen EllynApr 03, 2025 11:32 pm - Glenbard West students showcase artwork reflecting diverse identities and experiences in downtown Glen Ellyn during April. Viewers can participate in a treasure hunt to find the 21 pieces on display.
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Wheeling High School hosts more than 500 students at regional science fairApr 03, 2025 5:40 pm - Wheeling High School recently hosted the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 6 Science Fair. The event drew in more than 1,000 attendees and showcased innovations of more than 500 students from 35 schools across the region.
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The senior assassins game is back. Here’s why police are concernedApr 03, 2025 4:56 pm - A year after it led to a serious rollover crash in one suburb and a near shooting tragedy in another, police and school leaders are warning their communities about the “senior assassins” game that’s become a staple of graduation season.