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Waubonsie Valley community mourns unexpected death of orchestra teacher
Apr 15, 2021 9:05 PM - In his role as an orchestra instructor at Waubonsie Valley High School, John "Will" Burck exuded school spirit and epitomized a community teacher, colleagues say. That's why his presence has been so greatly missed since his unexpected death April 1 at age 55. -
Legislation would require colleges to provide free sanitary productsApr 15, 2021 5:24 PM - The state House on Thursday approved a bill to require public universities and community colleges to make feminine hygiene products available for free in restrooms.
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Vanko remembered as educational leader in St. Charles
Apr 15, 2021 4:36 PM - Former St. Charles school district Superintendent John Vanko died earlier this week after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. -
Bill to create elected Chicago school board passes HouseApr 15, 2021 4:16 PM - A bill that would implement an elected Chicago school board passed the Illinois House Thursday, while opponents of the legislation continued to push for compromise amendments.
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U-46 rolls out new summer school programs
Apr 15, 2021 5:30 AM - In an effort to make up for pandemic learning loss, Elgin Area School District U-46 is providing a variety of summer enrichment programs this year offering students extended academic, physical fitness, outdoor, artistic, and other experiences. -
Barrington District 220 considers remote learning option for 2021-22 school year
Apr 13, 2021 6:44 PM - A quarter of Barrington Community Unit School District 220 students are interested in continuing remote learning beyond this school year, according to a recent survey. -
How District 203 is trying to address in-person learning disruption from COVID-19
Apr 13, 2021 5:15 AM - A free summer school course, extra teaching specialists, academic boot camps and tutoring services are among the strategies being explored by Naperville Unit District 203 in an attempt to bridge learning gaps caused by the COVID-19 crisis. -
How unions, political groups influenced school board elections
Apr 11, 2021 5:15 PM - A wave of incumbents will return to school boards across the suburbs, alongside some newcomers, amid ongoing criticism over how school leaders have handled pandemic learning and the gradual resumption of in-person classes. Endorsements from local teachers unions likely influenced the reelection of incumbents in numerous suburban races. -
District 25 board remains divided in vote approving daily in-person learning
Apr 9, 2021 8:09 PM - Amid calls for unity after a contentious Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board election and reopening debate, divisions on the board were still evident in their narrow 4-3 vote late Thursday to increase in-person learning from four to five days a week. -
Longtime Lake County superintendent of schools retires after contracting COVID-19
Apr 9, 2021 7:50 PM - Roycealee Wood, the longtime Lake County regional superintendent of schools, has retired to focus on her health after recently contracting COVID-19. Wood, 80, was first elected superintendent in 2002 and before her retirement was serving her fifth term, which was to expire in 2022.
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