Articles filed under Education
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Winston Campus Elementary students making a differenceNov 11, 2013 12:13 pm - Palatine’s Winston Campus Elementary has done a “spooktacular” job of embracing the Halloween spirit while serving others. The school’s Make a Difference Club members wa...
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District 50 family math nightNov 11, 2013 10:12 am - Woodland Elementary West School’s math specialists will host Family Math Night at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the school, 17371 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. M...
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Green club at Jacobs H.S. reaping what it sowsNov 09, 2013 7:00 am - For decades, a greenhouse atop Jacobs High School was a dumping ground for embalmed cats, old television sets and broken equipment. But thanks to a school club, it’s mee...
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More lenient school lice policies bug some parentsNov 08, 2013 6:31 am - WASHINGTON — Some parents are scratching their heads over less restrictive head lice policies that allow children with live bugs in their hair to return to the classroom...
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U-46 board expected to approve tax levy increaseNov 07, 2013 10:14 am - The Elgin Area School District U-46 school board next month is expected to approve the 2013 tax levy incorporating a 1.7 percent increase from the previous year’s proper...
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U.S. report card: Scores up, but not all news goodNov 07, 2013 9:28 am - WASHINGTON — Today’s fourth- and eighth-graders are doing better than their predecessors in math and reading, but even with record scores, it’s too early to celebrate. T...
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U-46’s Torres gets personal at chamber luncheonNov 06, 2013 6:11 pm - As a high schooler, José Torres had a “pretty nice Afro.” He likes listening to Latin and rock music. His favorite book is “The Fifth Disciple” by Peter Senge. And his f...
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Canadian educators visit Palatine HS to observe positive behavior programNov 06, 2013 1:19 pm - A group of Canadian educators visited Palatine High School Monday to take a look at the school’s Commit to the Pirate program, which supports positive behavior through t...
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Carmel to present ‘Snow Off White’ for fall musicalNov 05, 2013 11:18 am - Carmel Catholic High School’s Fine Arts Department presents its fall musical, “Snow Off White,” a rock musical spoof of the classic Disney fairy tale. Written by former...
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Lake Zurich High to stage ‘Almost Maine’Nov 05, 2013 11:15 am - Lake Zurich High School Drama Department will begin its 2013-14 season with a production of “Almost Maine.” On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all...