Education
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St. Charles schools headed for fall tax hike referendumJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - A debate that proposed closing schools in St. Charles Unit District 303 to cut costs switched tracks Monday night in favor of a tax increase to keep schools open. Schoo...
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District 37 board has a vacancyJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - Gavin Elementary District 37 is soliciting applicants to fill a vacant seat on the school board. Former District 37 board member Stan Pasciewicz resigned at the end of 2...
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Palatine officer among the best at preparing schools for the worstJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - The rise in school shootings across the country means that along with having to practice evacuating their school in case of fire and ducking against a secure wall in the...
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Senior's bridge holds 31.7 pounds before breakingJan 10, 2016 10:00 pm - The sounds of snapping balsa wood mixed with cheers and groans from classmates is a familiar one in early January at Mooseheart, where for 30 years Curt Schlinkmann's ph...
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Two Harper students named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise ScholarsJan 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Two Harper College students have been named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars for their scholastic achievement, community service and leadership potential. Albert L...
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Sculptor visiting Stevenson HighJan 10, 2016 12:00 am - Chicago sculptor Terrence Karpowicz is spending time at Stevenson High School in January as the Lincolnshire school's visiting artist of the month. Examples of Karpowicz...
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District 95 offering preschool screeningsJan 10, 2016 12:00 am - Lake Zurich Unit District 95 will host a preschool screening for children ages 3 to 5 who may have developmental delays in any areas including vision, cognitive hearing,...
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District 54 students moving up in state rankingsJan 08, 2016 4:40 am - Recent internal and statewide test results show Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 students are seeing great improvement in reading and math both as individuals ...
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Hill School construction could be delayedJan 08, 2016 12:00 am - The construction of a replacement Hill Elementary School in Aurora may be delayed after the school board this week rejected a design. The district's architects will have...
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Studying the arts enhances student achievementJan 08, 2016 12:00 am - During the holidays, our students performed in myriad concerts and their knowledge, skills and talent impressed me. They even performed some songs in Latin and Spanish. ...