Articles filed under Education
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Bakery business booms during graduation seasonMay 19, 2024 6:00 am - Graduation season is in full swing for high schools and colleges around the suburbs, and for local bakeries, business is booming. Starting in early May with college grad...
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District 211 schools readying for summer upgrades, closing Schaumburg H.S. until AugustMay 17, 2024 9:45 pm - With the school year ending next week, Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 is ready to embark on nearly $12 million in major upgrades and routine maintenance for...
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Perfect for the role: Prospect High School acting teacher aims to build students’ confidenceMay 14, 2024 6:59 am - There is no such thing as too much drama in Jeremy Morton’s life. Morton plays many roles at Prospect High School and in Northwest Suburban High School District 214. He is the acting and speech teacher at Prospect, where he’s also been the school’s fine arts coordinator since 2006.
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Five earn District 93 Distinguished Educator awardsMay 14, 2024 6:18 am - Five people serving in Carol Stream Elementary District 93, which serves Carol Stream, Hanover Park and Bloomingdale, have received 2023-24 Distinguished Educator awards,...
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To support underserved students, Loyola and other four-year universities offer two-year associate degreesMay 13, 2024 6:00 am - Editor’s note: This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. CHICAG...
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Most suburban schools report special ed student growthMay 10, 2024 10:13 pm - The need for special education services in suburban school districts is on the rise, according to newly released data from the Illinois State Board of Education. A Daily...
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‘Overwhelmed with gratitude’: Suburban teachers win Golden ApplesMay 06, 2024 4:26 pm - Overwhelmed was the word of the day for a pair of suburban educators who learned Monday that they’re among the winners of 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teachi...
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Aurora educator named Teacher of the YearMay 02, 2024 2:54 pm - As a child, Rachael Mahmood struggled with finding a sense of belonging in school. However, the Plainfield resident didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dream of be...
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Community colleges have power to strengthen nation at this critical momentApr 30, 2024 9:38 am - As we close Community College Month, it’s important to reflect on the impact and opportunity community colleges bring to our communities. We provide affordable, high-qual...
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Carol Stream’s Evergreen Elementary looks to add classroomsApr 29, 2024 9:51 am - Forecasting a growth in student population, Benjamin School District 25 intends to add six new classrooms at Evergreen Elementary School in Carol Stream. Carol Stream off...