Education
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Butterfield students conduct STEM experiments in LibertyvilleApr 27, 2016 1:00 am - Butterfield Elementary School fourth- and fifth-grade students are tapping into their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) knowledge this week as they explor...
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Daniel Wright team returns to National Science BowlApr 26, 2016 11:00 pm - The Science Bowl Team from Daniel Wright Junior High School in Lincolnshire is competing for the third consecutive year at the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. ...
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Survey will be final piece of St. Charles school referendum decisionApr 26, 2016 5:08 am - St. Charles school board members are leaning toward a $35 million referendum this November to improve middle schools. But before they decide, they want to make sure the ...
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U-46 adopts new social studies textbooks amid dissentApr 26, 2016 5:07 am - The adoption of new high school social studies textbooks has one Elgin school board member concerned. The Elgin Area School District U-46 school board voted 5-2 Monday n...
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How lacrosse is becoming an official IHSA sportApr 26, 2016 5:00 am - Seven years ago, suburban athletic directors went to the Illinois High School Association to promote lacrosse, a sport that was growing in popularity among youths in the...
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Growing enrollment prompts District 73 to pursue a master plan for facilitiesApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - With schools at or near capacity and more students expected in coming years, Vernon Hills-based Hawthorn Elementary District 73 has hired a consultant to prepare a maste...
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College of DuPage offers interactive media degree programApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - GLEN ELLYN - The College of DuPage has launched a new Interactive Media Degree that combines courses from three programs to best prepare students for careers developing ...
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Top Kane County educators to be recognized FridayApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - Twenty-nine Kane County educators will be recognized Friday and one will be chosen Kane County Educator of the Year. The 41st annual Kane County Educator of the Year Awa...
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Lincolnshire District 103 to expand preschool programApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - For the first time, Lincolnshire-Prairie View Elementary District 103 officials this fall will open preschool enrollment to any 3-year-olds living in the district. The e...
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Woodland kindergartners awed by Frog Lady and her animalsApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - Young students gasped Tuesday as the Frog Lady draped two snakes around her shoulders while she discussed herpetology at Woodland Primary School. Deb Krohn, known as the...