Articles filed under Education
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‘Trustee for a day’: Students learn about government at Buffalo Grove Civics ForumOct 02, 2024 12:15 pm - Each year, a handful of students from Buffalo Grove and Stevenson high schools get a hands-on lesson in local government, taking on the roles of village trustees and village staff for an actual village board meeting at the village hall.
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McHenry County College proposes new $5M event centerSep 28, 2024 4:55 pm - McHenry County College officials have started conversations about the potential creation of a new event center space on campus.
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Holy Angels School street renamed for teacher considered an ‘institution’ — Laura WaegnerSep 25, 2024 10:04 am - After 55 years of teaching, Laura Waegner has left an indelible impression not only on her students’ education, but also the community where she taught all those years.
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10 suburban schools among Illinois’ 2024 National Blue Ribbon winnersSep 23, 2024 3:52 pm - Ten schools in the North, West and Northwest suburbs were among the 18 in Illinois named as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education Monday.
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‘There’s a lot of benefit to it’: How suburban schools are using AI in the classroomSep 16, 2024 5:19 pm - AI programs are here to stay. Here’s how some suburban districts are using it in the classroom.
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Sowing the seeds: Farmer leads pathway to agriculture course at Grayslake District 127Sep 11, 2024 6:00 am - Longtime organic farmer Jeff Miller, the first agriculture teacher in Grayslake Community High School District 127, is sharing his knowledge and helping to develop a districtwide pathway for careers in the field.
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District 57 asking voters for tax hike in order to fund kindergarten, new middle schoolSep 04, 2024 4:37 pm - Mount Prospect School District 57 leaders are asking voters in November to approve an $85 million borrowing plan to fund all-day kindergarten, a new Lincoln Middle School and facilities improvements throughout the district.
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Central Unit District 301 celebrates first day of classesAug 22, 2024 5:01 pm - Wednesday, Aug. 21 was the first day of classes in Central Unit District 301, based in Burlington. Here are some photos shared by the school district.
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St. Charles school district seeks volunteers for cellphone committeeAug 19, 2024 9:22 am - St. Charles Unit District 303 is taking applications for anyone interested in serving on an advisory group that will study cellphone use in schools.
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Why you should think twice before posting back-to-school photos onlineAug 15, 2024 9:31 pm - It’s a back-to-school tradition - the kids line up donning new clothes, stuffed backpacks and big smiles while their parents snap a photo to mark the end of summer and the return to classes. But you might want to think twice before posting those photos to social media, the Better Business Bureau is warning.