Education
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‘We open our arms to all’: New Islamic school in Elgin hopes to appeal to families of all faithsMar 07, 2025 5:05 pm - Burhan Academy welcomed members of the Elgin community to the Islamic school this week, saying they “stand on the shoulders of a great legacy” after taking over the former Elgin Academy campus.
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Westminster Christian, Harvest Christian Academy partnering to launch a new independent schoolMar 07, 2025 12:56 pm - Westminster Christian School and Harvest Christian Academy are combining forces to launch a new independent Christian school in 2026, uniting their commitment to academic and spiritual growth.
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Men in Nursing: Chamberlain University in Addison leading the chargeMar 07, 2025 12:42 pm - On Tuesday, March 4, Chamberlain University’s Addison campus celebrated its 17th anniversary, where the co-presidents of the school’s Men in Nursing organization, Kelechi Ebiringah and Alberto Folch, led a student appreciation event.
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Honoring a WAVE’s legacy: Batavia scholarship opportunity for high school womenMar 07, 2025 11:21 am - Chapter EA of P.E.O. encourages Batavia High School women in their senior year to apply for the Ruth Burnham Memorial scholarship in the amount of $1,200.
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Pritzker wants Illinois to be latest state to ban cellphones in classroom
Mar 07, 2025 6:41 am - Are cellphones a useful tool or a distraction in the classroom? According to Gov. JB Pritzker, they’re a distraction, and he has proposed banning them during classroom instruction.
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Local robotics team advances to world competitionMar 04, 2025 5:18 pm - Golden Ratio, a high school robotics team, is advancing to the world championship in Houston. The team, with students from Cary, Johnsburg and Island Lake, seeks donations to fund their innovative STEM efforts.
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Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of home schooling
Mar 04, 2025 9:46 am - A new Illinois bill aims to add some oversight of families who home-school their children, a response to concerns that the state does little to ensure these students receive an education and are protected from harm.
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District 207 candidates oppose Trump plans to abolish U.S. Education Department, use public funds for private schoolsFeb 28, 2025 11:36 am - Candidates for seats on the Maine Township High School District 207 school board oppose President Donald Trump’s plans to abolish the U.S. Education Department and redirect public funds to private schools.
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DuPage school districts to hold free mental health symposiumFeb 26, 2025 5:04 pm - A free mental health and wellness symposium in Aurora will offer expert presentations for students and families on topics ranging from anxiety and healthy body image to therapeutic painting.
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West Aurora’s 17th annual Fine Arts Festival returns March 1Feb 26, 2025 12:41 pm - West Aurora Unit District 129’s 17th annual Fine Arts Festival returns on Saturday, March 1, to showcase hundreds of graphic and performing artists.