Articles filed under Education
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‘It’s like he lives here’: Wheeling High School science instructor goes ‘above and beyond’Feb 20, 2024 6:30 am - The Daily Herald’s Top Teacher for February is Wheeling High School science instructor Gregory Wallace, whose connection with all types of students led to him receiving the Outstanding Educator Award from the University of Chicago.
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‘Very big opportunity’: College of Lake County expanding electric vehicle curriculumFeb 18, 2024 4:46 pm - As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, automotive programs at the College of Lake County in Grayslake and elsewhere are getting a financial boost to keep pace with...
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Three suburban teachers among 15 finalists for Illinois Teacher of the YearFeb 14, 2024 6:33 am - Three suburban teachers are among 15 finalists for the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year award. Illinois State Board of Education Superintendent Tony Sanders will select ...
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Palatine school’s PTA raising funds after money in bank account disappearsFeb 08, 2024 5:46 pm - The Gray M. Sanborn Elementary School PTA in Palatine is scrambling to conduct additional fundraising to replenish money that’s gone missing under circumstances being investigated by Palatine police.
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Elgin U-46 approves four-year teacher contractFeb 06, 2024 3:19 pm - Teachers in Elgin Area School District U-46 will be getting more pay and more planning time in a four-year deal approved by school board members Monday. The contract rais...
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Fair game: How Harper College professor Rebecca Scott combines play, philosophyJan 31, 2024 9:57 am - You might say that it’s all fun and games for Dr. Rebecca Scott. A lifelong fan of board games, the associate professor uses games and play-based learning in her Harper College philosophy courses.
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Prospect Heights Park District to hold open house for preschool program Feb. 13Jan 31, 2024 7:00 am - The Prospect Heights Park District will hold an open house of its preschool environment from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Gary Morava Recreation Center, 110 W. Camp McDo...
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Oakton College celebrates Black History Month with free events in FebruaryJan 30, 2024 5:20 pm - As the calendar turns to February, Oakton College announces a vibrant lineup of events and programs to commemorate Black History Month. With a commitment to celebrating t...
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North Central College names new deanJan 29, 2024 2:43 pm - North Central College recently named David Green as the dean of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Green currently serves as the division chair of accounting, ...
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Muslim scholar who’s a convicted child sex offender helps oversee Islamic boarding school in ElginJan 27, 2024 9:55 am - After he was convicted in 2016 of molesting a girl and sexually abusing a young woman, Mohammad Saleem was told by a judge that he’s no longer allowed “at or in the Insti...