Articles filed under Education
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Parents 'blindsided' by removal of beloved principal, blame RahmApr 25, 2016 11:00 pm - Boos and chants of "We stand with Troy!" greeted Chicago Public Schools officials Monday evening as they sought to clarify for parents at Blaine Elementary School why th...
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Dunbar H.S. to prepare students for jobs in construction tradesApr 25, 2016 11:00 pm - Dunbar Vocational High School will return to its World War II roots - by preparing students for lucrative jobs in the construction trades that provide an alternative to ...
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U-46, Barrington students aim for 5 million active minutesApr 25, 2016 5:40 am - By next month, elementary school students in Elgin- and Barrington-area schools will have logged 5 million minutes of physical activity in their classrooms this year t...
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District 73 enrichment deadline extendedApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - The Hawthorn District 73 Enrichment Institute registration deadline has been extended through Saturday, April 30. Register and view the 2016 class catalog at www.hawthor...
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Could Illinois budget impasse lead to no school this fall?Apr 25, 2016 1:00 am - HARRISBURG, Ill. - School officials in Illinois are worried that lawmakers' nearly yearlong fight over a state budget could spill into summer and force some districts to...
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Wauconda High student earns Evans Scholars Foundation scholarshipApr 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Lexi Meyer has always had big dreams for her future. But the recession in 2008 hit her family hard. Between job challenges and health issues, the family began to struggl...
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Woodland Primary with multicultural eveningApr 24, 2016 1:00 am - Woodland Primary School's dual language program will host a multicultural event Monday that's free and open to the public. As part of the multicultural evening, the dual...
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Dist. 15 denies request to see 10-year teachers contractApr 23, 2016 1:00 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 has denied a Freedom of Information Act request to release a 10-year contract with its teachers union. Both sides have already a...
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Huntley High open house will showcase new additionApr 23, 2016 1:00 am - Huntley High School will host an open house Saturday, April 30, showcasing its new west wing addition. It will mark the near-completion of a roughly $35 million expansi...
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District 95 exploring building projects, how to pay for themApr 22, 2016 5:45 am - While Lake Zurich Unit District 95 officials agree building repairs and upgrades are necessary, they'll need to figure out how to finance the potential projects. All eig...