Madhu Krishnamurthy
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U-46 equity leader says students need to see themselves in their educatorsJul 18, 2020 1:00 am - YouTube #8220;If I am only seeing African Americans or Latinx individuals serving my food or cleaning the classroom, that hits you,#8221; Lance said. Lance says there's...
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District 300 releases plan for fall school reopeningJul 15, 2020 1:00 am - Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 leaders plan to reopen schools to in-person instruction starting Aug. 13, with some scheduling modifications, remote learning...
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Latino mom says educating community key to surviving COVID-19 pandemicJul 11, 2020 1:00 am - With Latinos being infected by COVID-19 at higher rates than any other racial or ethnic group, educating the community about how to live with the pandemic is key to surv...
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Need that in-person instruction or too risky? Parents' reactions to school reopening mixedJul 11, 2020 1:00 am - As a former teacher married to a teacher, Martha Paschke is concerned about schools reopening this fall and the risk it poses for students and employees. Paschke worries...
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Send the kids in August? Parents, schools grapple with reopening decisionsJul 11, 2020 1:00 am - After months of lockdowns, masks, social distancing and endless talk of COVID-19 and positivity rates, the time suburban parents have dreaded is nearly here - the start ...
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U-46 considers hybrid model for reopening schools this fallJul 09, 2020 1:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 students could return to classrooms this fall in a combination of in-person instruction and remote learning. Officials are considering a ...
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Renovated Arcada Theatre could reopen by Labor DayJul 07, 2020 5:30 am - For 15 years, Ron Onesti has dreamed of creating a "fantasy land" in St. Charles. Now, he says he's on the verge of completing that dream with the transformation of the ...
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Northbrook group seeks to organize more programs on racial justiceJul 01, 2020 8:00 am - A Northbrook-based group, focused on promoting racial awareness through educational programs, speakers, film showings and book discussions, is gaining new relevance in a...
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Harper College student group aims to help DreamersJun 27, 2020 1:00 am - A new student group at Harper College in Palatine aims to help immigrant students, faculty and workers, known as Dreamers, through advocacy, referrals for legal services...
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Teachers, parents share mixed feelings about students wearing masks when schools reopen this fallJun 26, 2020 1:00 am - Wearing face masks for long periods of time can be challenging even for adults. So how realistic is it to expect kindergartners through 12th-graders to keep masks on for...