Education
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Glenbard East educators receive state recognition from ISBEMar 27, 2025 1:52 pm - Glenbard East High School teachers Brandon Catt and Tim Fawkes have been honored with 2025 Those Who Excel Awards by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Bipartisan effort seeks stricter measures to protect sexual assault victims in schools
Mar 27, 2025 1:22 pm - A bill to help combat sexual violence and protect victims in Illinois schools was not assigned to a committee before the Senate committee deadline on March 21 — a necessary step in becoming a law. But its Senate sponsor has filed a letter requesting an extension on the bill past the deadline this session.
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STORIES of Space and College of DuPage students advance space exploration with weather balloon launchMar 26, 2025 10:57 pm - The nonprofit STORIES of Space is partnering with College of DuPage students to launch a weather balloon carrying written stories to the stratosphere in April.
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Dundee Township Backyard Garden Club offers scholarshipMar 26, 2025 9:21 pm - Each year, the Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township offers a scholarship that could be up to $2,000 to qualifying students.
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District 15 hopefuls discuss book bans, why parents should care about what their kids readMar 26, 2025 9:07 pm - Five candidates are running for four spots on the Palatine Township District 15 board of education.
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Illinois association survey shows unease over dismantling of U.S. Department of EducationMar 26, 2025 4:28 pm - A recent survey of Illinois residents shows growing unease over President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
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Elmhurst AAUW offering three scholarshipsMar 25, 2025 2:54 pm - The Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of University Women is now accepting applications for three $4,500 scholarships for women in need.
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College of DuPage tuition rates are going up againMar 25, 2025 10:28 am - The College of DuPage board has approved a tuition increase that will go into effect with the fall 2025 term.
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Wheeling School District 21 places three administrators on leaveMar 24, 2025 8:11 pm - Three administrators were placed on administrative leave by Wheeling Township Elementary District 21, but officials denied any criminal or financial misconduct.
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Where do District 15 candidates stand on cellphones in schools?Mar 24, 2025 7:30 pm - District 15 board of education hopefuls talk about best practices for kids and cell phones at school.