Articles filed under Education
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What do colleges want from applicants? It's hiding in plain sightAug 05, 2018 1:00 am - The college application process can seem pretty mysterious to the uninitiated. But what colleges want from their applicants isn't a secret. Schools telegraph what they'r...
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ECC to distribute backpacks, school supplies Aug. 11Aug 04, 2018 1:00 am - Hundreds of Elgin-area students and families in need will receive backpacks filled with school supplies during Elgin Community College's annual Project Backpack back-to-...
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District 158 to partner with energy provider to install solar panelsAug 03, 2018 1:00 am - Huntley Community School District 158 soon will have three of the largest solar panel installations at Illinois public schools. The district is partnering with Californi...
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October targeted for opening of CLC's Living Lab TrailAug 02, 2018 5:00 am - Grayslake-area residents and College of Lake County students will have to wait a bit longer to enjoy the college's planned Living Lab Trail. The guided path will connect...
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Transportation Pathways program expanded for Dist. 214 studentsJul 31, 2018 11:00 pm - District 214 students learn career options in transportation with Pathways program
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Goodbye, snow days? Schools trying online learning insteadJul 31, 2018 1:00 am - Sorry kids, no more all-day pajama parties, cartoon marathons and snowball fights when you're really supposed to be in school. A school district in South Carolina has do...
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Wauconda District 118's nearly final budget includes new Crown School playgroundJul 31, 2018 1:00 am - Wauconda Unit School District 118 officials are set to approve a roughly $74.3 million budget this week. The spending plan for the 2019 fiscal year includes money fo...
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Congress OKs more federal funding for career and technical educationJul 31, 2018 1:00 am - Local community colleges and high schools can benefit from increased federal funding to expand and modernize career, technical and vocational education programs. Preside...
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Elgin teachers union says contract talks will resume soonJul 31, 2018 1:00 am - Contract talks between Elgin Area School District U-46 and its teachers union are expected to resume soon. In May, the Elgin Teachers Association - the union representin...
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Northwest Suburban Bar Association fundraiser at Arlington ParkJul 30, 2018 1:00 am - Members of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, including attorneys, judges and honored guests, will gather at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 at Arlington Park racetrack for a...