Education
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Students exploring science careers try hand at robotic surgery in Hoffman EstatesSep 22, 2016 5:30 am - Most of the students who got to try their hand at using a surgical robot Wednesday at Amita St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates were female. The technology beh...
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Service projects at Woodland PrimarySep 22, 2016 1:00 am - Woodland Elementary District 50 will host a Green Apple Day of Service at Woodland Primary School, 17366 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m...
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Grayslake District 46 board approves $51 million budgetSep 22, 2016 1:00 am - Grayslake Elementary School District 46's new annual budget includes cash for computers, an improved wireless network and a better phone system, among other purchase...
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U-46 CEO stands by decision to accommodate transgender studentSep 22, 2016 1:00 am - Elgin area schools' top administrator said he stands firmly by the district's decision to allow locker room access to a transgender student. Elgin Area School District U...
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Illinois gets $1.7 million in federal grants for AP testsSep 22, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois high school students from low-income families will be able to take Advanced Placement tests for college credit on the state's tab. The U.S. Department of Educa...
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Barrington 220 to keep middle school boundaries, evaluate start timesSep 21, 2016 5:30 am - The boundaries for the two middle schools in Barrington Area Unit School District 220 will not change if the school board decides to adopt later start times next school ...
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District 220 schedule proposalsSep 21, 2016 5:30 am - • Scenario A: Elementary: 8 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Middle: 9 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. High: 8:30 a.m. to 3:21 p.m. Cost to district*: $343,200, down June estimate of $510,000 to $6...
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Mundelein High gets new $45.9 million budgetSep 21, 2016 1:00 am - Mundelein High School's new $45.9 million budget includes money to renovate four classrooms, expand a chorus room and resurface the tennis courts, among other projects. ...
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Grandin gives advice to students on the autism spectrum at Glenbard EastSep 21, 2016 1:00 am - When Temple Grandin shows you an image of a holding pen for cattle - one she designed - she's not telling you how to handle livestock. She's making a point. "The way yo...
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Judson offers free tuition for students in needSep 21, 2016 1:00 am - Judson University in Elgin is offering free tuition for students with financial need who also qualify for federal and state aid. Through the Christian liberal arts unive...