Articles filed under Education
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Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for schoolsMay 06, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Citing an "improved" economic outlook, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday his support to increase evidence-based education funding in the state by $350 ...
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$5 million COVID-19 response proposed in District 203 budget for 2021-22May 05, 2021 5:02 am - Extra teaching specialists, tutoring services, social workers and boot camps are roped into the proposed budget for next academic year to help Naperville Unit District 2...
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Suburban superintendents honored for distinguished serviceMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - Five suburban school leaders are among 21 Superintendents of Distinction honored from each school region in the state by the Illinois Association of School Administrator...
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Senate committee advances bills on sex ed, decriminalizing HIV transmissionMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Legislation that would overhaul sex education in Illinois and a measure to decriminalize the transmission of HIV were among several bills that passed the S...
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'Big Hair, Don't Care' presentation at MCC explores decadent fashions of Louis XIV's courtMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - McHenry County College (MCC) announces the next event in its popular educational speaker series, Experts and Insights. The series aims to connect MCC employees, students...
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Rolling Meadows barber launches scholarship for District 214 students entering tradesMay 04, 2021 6:00 am - A small awards ceremony took place last week in the auto shop at Rolling Meadows High School. There was little fanfare, but everyone involved hopes the scholarship may l...
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Catholic leaders oppose governor's proposed change to scholarship tax creditsMay 04, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Catholic Conference of Illinois is lobbying against proposed tax changes for the 2022 fiscal year that would reduce an income tax credit gained for don...
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Suburban school districts step up efforts to vaccinate teensMay 02, 2021 1:00 am - As the school year winds down, several suburban school districts are ramping up efforts to get older students inoculated against the COVID-19 virus before they break for...
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Prom in the COVID era means no dancing, food trucks, outdoor venuesMay 01, 2021 1:00 am - Haley Brown hasn't picked out her prom dress yet, but she knows she'll pair evening attire with gym shoes for a night to remember. Unlike years past, her graduating clas...
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CLC receives $2 million donation for planned Urban Farm in downtown WaukeganApr 30, 2021 5:25 am - The College of Lake County this week accepted a $2 million grant from an anonymous benefactor, and the money will go toward the creation of a $9 million Urban Farm proje...