Articles filed under Education
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More Illinois students qualifying for special-education services, data showsMar 01, 2015 6:30 am - Better medical diagnoses, a growing emphasis on early detection and greater parental advocacy are among the possible reasons why more Illinois students are qualifying fo...
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All-district parent workshopMar 01, 2015 12:00 am - An all-district workshop for parents of sixth to 12th graders in districts 128, 73, 70, 68 and St. Joseph School will be held from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at V...
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Schaumburg library hosts financial advice programsFeb 27, 2015 12:00 am - Those facing retirement or preparing for college may benefit from free financial programs coming to the Schaumburg Township District Library's central and branch locatio...
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U-46 schools win health and wellness grantsFeb 26, 2015 10:00 pm - Abbott Middle School and Creekside Elementary School, both in Elgin, recently were awarded grants for their healthy eating and physical activity initiatives as part of t...
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Hands-on science night at Mechanics GroveFeb 26, 2015 12:00 am - Parents and children had a chance to view and participate in students' science exhibits as well as meet professional scientists during the "Science, It's Your Turn to Ch...
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Sheriff's office scholarship:Feb 25, 2015 12:00 am - The Lake County Sheriff's Office announced it will award two $500 college scholarships to local students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2015-16 academic y...
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Dist. 204 program helps 'black and brown girls' reach full potentialFeb 25, 2015 12:00 am - Last year at Still Middle School in Aurora, the at-risk list of kids with grade-point averages at 1.5 or below included "a lot" of African American and Latina girls, Ass...
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Waubonsee completes 2020 Master PlanFeb 24, 2015 10:00 pm - Since its beginning in the early 20th century, America's community college system has grown into one of this country's largest gateways to opportunity. By some counts, ...
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U-46 approves auditor contract, new policiesFeb 24, 2015 4:30 am - The Elgin Area School District U-46 school board Monday night renewed its auditor contract and approved several policy changes affecting students - including cyberbullyi...
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'Heineman Apprentice' spotlights local causesFeb 24, 2015 12:00 am - Students at Heineman Middle School in Algonquin Tuesday took part in the first day of the "Heineman Apprentice" competition, a takeoff on the NBC "Apprentice" TV show. T...