Articles filed under Education
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Chicago Public Schools denies it banned bookMar 15, 2013 6:34 pm - Chicago Public Schools is being criticized for its handling of a graphic novel officials say may not be appropriate for some students. CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett sent a le...
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Magee Middle School to host clothing giveawayMar 15, 2013 4:53 pm - John T. Magee Middle School in Round Lake will host a clothing giveaway during parent-teacher conferences Thursday. Deborah Arthurs, a sixth-grade math and science teach...
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Gilberts: Keep our students at Gilberts SchoolMar 15, 2013 4:10 pm - Gilberts village and school leaders have made a pre-emptive stand against potential boundary changes affecting their elementary school. Community Unit District 300 offic...
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11 local students get space training in AlabamaMar 15, 2013 12:34 pm - Eleven high school students from the North and West suburbs were among 227 students from 30 countries to participate recently in the weeklong Honeywell Leadership Challe...
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Stevenson extends year by one day:Mar 14, 2013 4:46 pm - Stevenson High School’s school year will be extended by one day due to the snow-related cancellation of classes March 5, Principal Troy Gobble announced Thursday. Final ...
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Possible Commerce pick leaves Chicago school boardMar 14, 2013 3:18 pm - Businesswoman Penny Pritzker resigned from the Chicago Board of Education Thursday amid speculation that the longtime ally to President Barack Obama could be named the n...
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Many of 32 Golden Apple finalists from suburbsMar 14, 2013 12:38 pm - Golden Apple Thursday announced 32 finalists for the 2013 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching at the high school level, including many from the North and West...
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Striking workers, U of I to meet with mediatorMar 13, 2013 4:01 pm - CHAMPAIGN — A federal mediator says in an email obtained by The Associated Press that the union representing striking University of Illinois employees and the school hav...
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Teachers strike ends after 9 school days in DixonMar 13, 2013 4:01 pm - The teachers strike in Dixon has ended after students missed nine days of school. The Dixon Education Association and school board reached an agreement on a four-year co...
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Dist. 15 parents prefer early dismissal to late startMar 13, 2013 2:55 pm - Although a vote won’t take place until next month, signs point to the Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board backing parents’ wishes over those of the teachers o...