Articles filed under Education
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Tech fee to be charged next year in Hawthorn District 73Mar 11, 2014 1:01 am - Hawthorn Elementary District 73 for the first time has instituted a technology fee to defray the costs of continuing improvements. The school board on Monday authorized ...
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Superintendent contract extended:Mar 11, 2014 1:01 am - Elected officials in Hawthorn Elementary District 73 have shown support for Superintendent Nick Brown by extending his contract for three years. Brown, who was hired for...
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Lake Zurich High hosts concert:Mar 11, 2014 1:01 am - Lake Zurich High School hosts the 8th annual Wind Ensemble Invitational Concert on Friday, March 14. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will feature perf...
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Vernon Hills High students get self-defense lessonsMar 11, 2014 1:01 am - It's not every day high school students learn how to incapacitate someone with a finger twist, a pinch or a sharp jab to the throat. But in physical education classes th...
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What's a 'maroon?' Elgin HS looks to adopt mascotMar 10, 2014 4:01 pm - So, just what's a "Maroon? Well, it's someone from Elgin High School - one of the oldest high schools in the state, of course. But, being known just by their school colo...
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Dist. 116 homeowners will pay more if $29 million OK'dMar 10, 2014 1:01 am - Round Lake Area Unit District 116 officials say they want to clarify any potential misconceptions about next week's ballot measure seeking voter approval to borrow $29 m...
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High school teacher charged with sex assaultMar 10, 2014 1:01 am - Bond was set at $250,000 for a Southwest suburban high school teacher accused of having a sexual encounter with a female student. Ryan W. Dolan, a history teacher and wr...
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Mundelein Lights wins title:Mar 10, 2014 1:01 am - Mundelein High School's all-female show choir, Mundelein Lights, was named grand champion in the unisex division at the 40th Luers Midwest Show Choir Invitational. The e...
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Top teacher: Sonia Esquivel combines dual language learning with adventures in rocketryMar 10, 2014 12:01 am - Even while helping third- and fourth-graders at MacArthur International Spanish Academy in Hoffman Estates master both English and Spanish, Sonia Esquivel is awakening i...
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Columbia College courts vets:Mar 09, 2014 1:01 am - Columbia College of Missouri has announced it will waive application fees for veteran students starting with the March session, which begins March 17. The fee waiver is ...