Articles filed under Education
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Kaneland Unit District 302 board narrowly agrees to make masks optional in the classroomJul 27, 2021 1:00 am - The Kaneland Unit District 302 board, in a 4-3 decision with President Teresa Witt as the tiebreaker, approved a back-to-school plan that includes making wearing masks o...
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Does making masks only optional in schools court lawsuits? Some worry more than othersJul 27, 2021 1:00 am - School districts that make mask-wearing voluntary for students too young to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines are "legally reckless" and could be vulnerable to lawsuits,...
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Masks now won't be required for unvaccinated students, staff in District 70Jul 26, 2021 1:00 am - Masks will be strongly encouraged but not required for unvaccinated students and staff when school starts next month in Libertyville Elementary District 70. The stance i...
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Archdiocese taps former CPS, charter schools official as new superintendentJul 26, 2021 1:00 am - The Archdiocese of Chicago is tapping a former Chicago Public Schools official and charter schools leader to serve as its new superintendent of its schools. Greg A. Rich...
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10 students and 10 tutors receive Spotlight on Literacy AwardsJul 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced the winners of the 2021 Spotlight on Literacy Awards, which recognize participants in Illinois literacy prog...
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Harper offers Cannabis Science and Therapeutics programJul 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Kiana Hughes knows there's a need for quality cannabis education in Illinois. She hears it from local dispensary owners, who are unsatisfied with new hires' knowledge. S...
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Students get peek at optometry program at Midwestern UniversityJul 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Midwestern University's Chicago College of Optometry held its third annual Summer Eye Experience program on the Downers Grove campus for 30 college students and recent g...
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Editorial: The need to diversify Illinois teachersJul 25, 2021 11:00 pm - If you are a family of color living in the suburbs, it's unlikely that your child's teacher looks like you. That's because there is a big difference between the racial m...
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Gurnee to host Back-To-School Drive on Aug. 17Jul 25, 2021 1:00 am - The Gurnee Youth Leadership Initiative will host its first Back-To-School Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Organizers promise there will be food trucks, entertainment and gam...
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What new plan would mean for higher education in Lake CountyJul 25, 2021 1:00 am - The College of Lake County and the University Center of Lake County are exploring a plan to have CLC employees operate the University Center starting at the end of the 2...