Articles filed under Education
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Drunken driving presentation hits close to home for Larkin studentsMay 02, 2012 4:00 pm - Graphic images of twisted metal vaguely resembling a car, a photograph of a severely disfigured teenage girl and the real-life stories of two students who were killed - ...
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Roosevelt graduate starting teaching career in her mid-50sMay 02, 2012 8:20 am - A father’s poignant reflection on a life without regrets sparked Patti Kerber to go back to school at age 47 for a Bachelor of Arts degree in teaching. Kerber, who is 54...
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Being smart about college loansMay 02, 2012 1:00 am - The premise is simple enough. Keep interest rates manageable so students can borrow money to go to college, improve their lives and be able to pay it back without going ...
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U-46 superintendent hands out first scholarshipsMay 01, 2012 5:08 pm - The first Superintendent’s Scholarships were handed out Tuesday to 21 Elgin Area School District U-46 high school seniors who are the first in their immediate families t...
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Hoffman Estates chamber awards 3 scholarshipsMay 01, 2012 2:52 pm - The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce recently awarded area outstanding students with academic scholarships. Recognizing that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, ...
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CLC student leader named Coca-Cola Gold ScholarMay 01, 2012 2:52 pm - College of Lake County student Ryan Stivers, 23, of Mundelein was named a Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar — one of 50 winning students selected fr...
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Carmel High School to provide personal tablet computers to all students next yearApr 30, 2012 4:00 pm - Every Carmel Catholic High School student will start the 2012-13 term with a personal tablet computer, officials announced Monday. The campuswide, high-tech effort is t...
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Woodland Elementary East is hosting toy drive for kidsApr 30, 2012 12:34 pm - Woodland Elementary East will host its fourth annual “Fill a Bus” toy drive to benefit the patients of Children’s Memorial Hospital. Donations may be dropped off through...
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How to calculate your potential student loan debtApr 30, 2012 5:30 am - Want to calculate how much you could owe in student loans after graduating from a particular college? A new government website provides tools to help with the math. The ...
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College students hit with higher interest rates of govt. loansApr 30, 2012 5:30 am - By the time Rebecca and Jason Snider pay off Jason's graduate school loans, they will be 65 years old. The Sugar Grove couple accepts full responsibility for the $207,0...