Articles filed under Education
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'We are losing good teachers and staff every single day': Report reiterates pandemic shortagesMar 09, 2022 12:00 am - Teacher and school employee shortages have worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Illinois Education Association's fourth annual State of Education repo...
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Top Teachers: Hersey science and theater teachers pair up for real-world lesson right out of a Seinfeld episodeMar 08, 2022 5:00 am - Chairs lined either side of the hallway outside Room 137 at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, while inside the classroom, an old sewing room that's since bee...
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District 204 officials expect revenues to keep up with $60 million annual rise in expenses by 2026-27Mar 07, 2022 12:00 am - Annual expenses in Indian Prairie Unit District 204 are expected to rise more than $60 million by the 2026-27 school year, but officials believe revenues will keep pace....
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McHenry County College to host 24-Hour Play CompetitionMar 01, 2022 10:00 pm - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is bringing back its popular 24-Hour Play Competition this spring. The Competition challenges groups of two to seven peop...
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Libertyville District 70 grants superintendent's request for paid leaveMar 01, 2022 12:00 am - As of Tuesday, outgoing Libertyville Elementary District 70 Superintendent Matt Barbini is on paid leave of absence for the remainder of his contract through the end of ...
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Dist. 211 Foundation offers $65,000 in senior scholarshipsFeb 28, 2022 10:00 pm - Through the generosity of donors, the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 Foundation is offering nearly $65,000 in scholarships for graduating seniors, includin...
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Friends of Moraine Hills State Park offer scholarshipsFeb 27, 2022 12:00 am - Each year, the Friends of Moraine Hills State Park awards $1,000 scholarships to two high school graduates from Lake, McHenry or Kane counties who wish to enter the fiel...
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Dream Scribers program helps women in Kane County Jail tell their stories, get them publishedFeb 25, 2022 5:00 am - One woman reflects on enduring a life of drugs, sexual abuse and domestic violence. At 40 years old, she hopes to help others avoid the same troubled journey. Another wo...
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Pritzker lifts school mask mandate even as state Supreme Court strikes down order blocking itFeb 25, 2022 12:00 am - All schools in Illinois will be able to go mask-optional if they wish on Monday, joining most other indoor public settings across the state. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said late...
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District 211 schools collaborate to bring Hispanic artwork to the communityFeb 24, 2022 5:00 am - Students at Conant and Schaumburg high schools know what Hispanic culture means to them. And they're not just sharing it with classmates - they're taking the message to ...