Articles filed under Education
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Forbes Hall rubble being recycledJul 08, 2013 3:47 pm - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois is recycling almost all the 10,000 tons of material from a 60-year-old residence hall. The Champaign News-Gazette reports ab...
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Barrington ‘Top Teacher’ encourages creative risks, makes art relevantJul 08, 2013 6:00 am - A few years ago, in an effort to celebrate all the work his students did in a matter of 70 hours, Barrington High School teacher Jason Burke decided to start a one-day s...
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Talking about ... Jason BurkeJul 08, 2013 6:00 am - “He’s not always going to just give you all the answers, and I think that’s better, because it really lets you learn how to do it on your own.” — Gabby Kottke, incoming ...
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Controversy rolls on over new U-46 grading scaleJul 08, 2013 5:30 am - School is out for the summer in Elgin Area School District U-46, but a controversy over a new grading policy continues to rage. A petition is circulating to get school b...
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Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce hosts school supply driveJul 04, 2013 2:27 pm - On Monday, July 8, the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce kicks off its annual “Tools for Success” school supply drive for needy children. The chamber is asking for don...
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Courts could spell end of unpaid internshipsJul 04, 2013 6:17 am - WASHINGTON — By the time Ladan Nowrasteh got her master’s degree in journalism, her resume was stacked with experience. Her bank account wasn’t nearly as full. Like many...
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Plan would make tuition free at Oregon collegesJul 03, 2013 9:57 pm - PORTLAND, Ore. — On college campuses across the United States, the eternal optimism of youth has been throttled out by a fear of crushing student debt. That’s certainly ...
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Several administrative moves expected in Libertyville Elementary District 70Jul 03, 2013 1:26 pm - Regular classes are out for summer, but there has been a flurry of activity involving administrative personnel in Libertyville Elementary District 70. Approved or expect...
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Dist. 15 touts progress among English-language learnersJul 03, 2013 11:16 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 officials have reason to believe their approach to English-language learners is working. A recent report shows more students are...
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New law: Schools must conduct drills to prepare for shootersJul 02, 2013 4:57 pm - Cary-Grove High School officials got a lot of flak last winter over their decision to hold a safety drill for students and staff members that included the sounds of gunf...