Education
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Why this District 59 employee is up for a big national awardJan 08, 2025 11:49 am - An employee of two Elk Grove Village schools, Arllette Antunez, was nominated for the 2025 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award for her work connecting students and families with resources.
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‘Math talk’: Wheaton teacher uses visuals, language to educate multilingual learnersJan 08, 2025 6:00 am - Amanda Yost teaches math to multilingual learners at Franklin Middle School in Wheaton. Her “math talk” routine is key to the students’ understanding, helping them develop number sense, fluency, place value understanding, and practice language skills.
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U-46 plans open house sessions for boundary plan feedbackJan 06, 2025 1:23 pm - As part of reorganizing school boundaries in the Unite U-46 plan, Elgin Area School District U-46 is holding a series of open house sessions focused on specific school networks.
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St. Mary of Gostyn hosts 2025 Knights of Columbus free throw championship for kidsJan 06, 2025 12:37 pm - Local Knights of Columbus hosts free throw basketball competition for kids ages 9-14 on Jan. 12. Winners advance to district and national championships.
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Huntley Unit District 158 board approves 2024 tax levyJan 06, 2025 12:29 pm - The Huntley Unit District 158 board adopts $95 million tax levy for 2024, a 2% increase over last year.
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Aurora mayor welcomes 100 third-graders for lessons on local governmentJan 06, 2025 11:54 am - Aurora mayor hosts 100 third-graders at city hall, teaching them about local government with tours, museum visit, and first responder demonstrations.
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Women of Distinction winner Marcy Piekos ‘brings it all together’ at helm of Leadership Greater McHenry County
Jan 06, 2025 11:53 am - Marcy Piekos knows the movers and shakers throughout McHenry County. She’s helped shape them, watched them blossom in confidence and take on leadership opportunities. In...
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Carlin Nalley Foundation adds new scholarship for ‘Future Business Leader’Jan 06, 2025 11:01 am - Lisle High seniors have the opportunity for a new Future Business Leader scholarship thanks to alumni donor's generosity.
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How taxpayers can stay in touch with District 57 during Westbrook, Lincoln constructionJan 02, 2025 4:59 pm - Mount Prospect Elementary School District 57 is trying to keep taxpayers in the loop about the progress on construction of a replacement for Lincoln Middle School and the addition to the Westbrook School for Young Learners.
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Journaling workshop helps parents address childhood trauma and adversityJan 02, 2025 4:13 pm - Award-winning science journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa returns to the GPS Parent Series to introduce journaling practices that can heal trauma, calm the mind, and promote gratitude.