Education
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‘A loss for our neighborhood’: St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine is closingJan 16, 2025 10:50 am - St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Palatine announced this week its school will close by the end of this school year.
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Carol Stream teacher honored with Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science TeachingJan 14, 2025 6:38 pm - President Biden honored 336 top math and science teachers, including Anita Debarlaben, with a Presidential teaching award.
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District 125 taps next Stevenson High School superintendent from withinJan 14, 2025 10:36 am - The Stevenson High School District 125 board has appointed Wendy Custable as the next superintendent of Stevenson High School, effective July 1, 2026.
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Algonquin student choking in lunchroom saved by teacher’s quick response
Jan 13, 2025 9:11 pm - A quick-thinking teacher was honored recently for saving the life of a choking student in Algonquin by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
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Naperville Education Foundation to host 32nd annual ‘Building a Passion’ breakfastJan 13, 2025 4:40 pm - Naperville Education Foundation is planning its 32nd annual breakfast fundraiser on April 16. It raises funds to support creativity and innovation for Naperville Unit District 203 students.
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Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan
Jan 13, 2025 1:53 pm - Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in U.S. history.
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Suburban school districts slowly rolling out electric school busesJan 12, 2025 9:00 pm - Even with the availability of grant money, school districts still have a long way to go to electrify their school bus fleets.
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No talking allowed: High schoolers get creative at Silent Film FestivalJan 10, 2025 10:50 pm - On Jan. 22, students from 11 Chicago area high schools will be showing their original motion pictures at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. The competition challenges the young filmmakers to tell their stories in visual terms without the aid of voices or sound effects.
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Batavia Nursery School hosts Jan. 28 open house for prospective familiesJan 10, 2025 6:07 pm - Batavia Nursery School, which celebrated 50 years in 2024, is hosting an open house on Jan. 28 for incoming families to learn more about their academic preschool program.
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New president looks to build on successes at Elgin Community CollegeJan 10, 2025 4:59 pm - Elgin Community College’s first female president Peggy Heinrich plans to focus on affordability, student success after graduation and partnerships for a new $80 million manufacturing and technology center.