Articles filed under Education
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District 214 sets metrics for moving between stages of Return to School planAug 29, 2020 1:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 on Friday sent to students, staff and parents the public health metrics the district will use to guide the safe return of stu...
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Community colleges start academic year with mostly virtual classesAug 29, 2020 1:00 am - As a nursing student, Jessica Shi is used to wearing gloves and masks while doing lab work at Harper College in Palatine. But the college's coronavirus pandemic precauti...
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School librarians grow Little Free Library program in MundeleinAug 28, 2020 10:00 am - Librarians from two Mundelein school districts have teamed up to expand the Little Free Library program in the community. The effort is part of a summer Mundelein Reads ...
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DuPage health department issues framework for school reopeningAug 28, 2020 1:00 am - The DuPage County Health Department has issued a "Return to School Framework" with COVID-19 metrics to help educators decide if and when to shift between learning models...
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Fremd teacher makes triumphant return following cancer battleAug 27, 2020 6:00 am - During a homecoming pep rally at William Fremd High School on Sept. 20, 2013, special education teacher T.J. Valacak said he wasn't feeling very well. This day was the l...
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DuPage program to help schools with remote learningAug 26, 2020 1:00 am - The DuPage County Board has agreed to spend $1.5 million to provide low-income students with internet service. Under an agreement approved by the board Tuesday, school d...
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Naperville 203 reaffirms commitment to equityAug 26, 2020 1:00 am - Naperville Unit District 203 is spreading the word about its commitment to equity for all students. In June, the school board passed a resolution pledging to review poli...
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Glenbrook North choir teacher works to make learning less remoteAug 26, 2020 1:00 am - This isn't the first time Glenbrook North choir director Kelsey Nichols made the news. But it is the best time. The story of Nichols' YouTube video that debuted Aug. 18,...
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Oakton TRIO Program awarded $1.7 million grantAug 25, 2020 11:00 pm - Oakton Community College will receive a federal Student Support Services grant of $1,745,805 over five years from the U.S. Department of Education to help more students ...
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Ready for success: 4,000 students receive free school supplies in AuroraAug 25, 2020 6:00 am - Pencils, paper, pens, folders, notebooks. More than 4,000 students attending Aurora-area schools will now be able to start the school year with all of the free supplies ...