Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Educators use U.S. Capitol riot, political upheaval as teachable momentJan 26, 2021 5:00 am - A year of protests surrounding racial injustice, a worsening pandemic, political upheaval and a contentious election leading to a tumultuous transfer of power. It has a...
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U-46 teachers say hybrid learning is causing inequitiesJan 26, 2021 12:00 am - Teachers in Elgin Area School District U-46 say the district's hybrid learning plan is creating more inequities, especially for Latino students, and not adequately addre...
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Snow day won't grant reprieve for students in remote-learning eraJan 25, 2021 12:00 am - Remember when a good winter storm meant no school and students making a beeline for the nearest sled hill? With most school districts now better equipped for remote lear...
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Group launches task force to address systemic racismJan 23, 2021 12:00 am - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago has launched an Anti-Racism Task Force to educate and raise awareness about systemic racism, fight for reform thr...
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Carmel High partners with Stanford to help underrepresented students break into STEM careersJan 18, 2021 12:00 am - Michelle Titterton realized while in college and after working in the energy sector for 15 years that there is a glaring scarcity of female and minority workers in engin...
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Two new laws aim to help veterans find jobs, better health careJan 16, 2021 12:00 am - Two newly adopted federal laws aim to help more veterans pursue education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and provide better quality and acces...
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Community leaders calling on Arlington Heights to revamp its diversity effortsJan 15, 2021 12:00 am - A high-profile effort in Arlington Heights to steer toward more inclusive local government and more diverse hiring practices is off to a rocky start. Some community lead...
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What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraudJan 12, 2021 4:30 am - Suburban employers and workers are reporting an uptick in fraudulent unemployment claims, part of a nationwide trend of opportunistic scams spurred by rising joblessness...
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ECC freezes tuition, tax rateJan 12, 2021 12:00 am - The Elgin Community College District 509 Board recently authorized a tuition freeze for the 2021-22 academic year, and keeping the 2020 property tax levy flat with no ra...
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U-46 leaders aim to expand programs helping Black studentsJan 11, 2021 4:30 am - Jaiden Lovelace struggled with behavioral issues in middle school, often getting into trouble and affecting his grades. But today, the 14-year-old from South Elgin, who ...