Articles filed under Education
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Exercise balls keep students focusedApr 14, 2012 6:22 am - DECATUR, Ill. — During the first few days with the kids on exercise balls instead of chairs, Durfee Magnet School teacher Morgan Rufty had to pick a spot on the wall to ...
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New board member, principals in District 21Apr 14, 2012 5:30 am - With a new superintendent, new principals at two schools and a new board member, Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 is getting a makeover this spring in preparatio...
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Benedictine, Rasmussen partner for MBA programApr 13, 2012 11:58 am - Aurora-based Rasmussen College has expanded its partnership with Benedictine University and will host MBA courses at Rasmussen’s Aurora campus. The partnership will help...
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How short-term gains trumped Illinois pension fundingApr 13, 2012 5:30 am - SPRINGFIELD - Seven years ago, the cost of Illinois teachers' and employees' retirements was rising, squeezing how much lawmakers and then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich could spe...
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Kids have fun, learn at Waubonsee summer campsApr 12, 2012 11:54 am - Summer is a wonderful time of year — especially in the Fox Valley. The warmth of the sun brings with it a bounty of locally grown produce and lasting memories for childr...
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Illinois eligible to compete for more ‘Race to the Top’ fundingApr 09, 2012 3:55 pm - WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has announced that five states that were finalists in an earlier competition for millions in federal dollars to improve early learn...
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Robert Morris commits to Arlington Hts. with ceremonyApr 05, 2012 11:38 am - Robert Morris University will hold a ribbon-tying ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 9, at the university’s newest campus, Forest View Educational Center, 2123 S. Goebb...
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District 158 foundation awards grants to teachersApr 04, 2012 2:44 pm - Teachers at schools across Huntley Unit District 158 were recently presented with bouquets of balloons and big checks from the District 158 Education Foundation, which s...
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Schaumburg District 54 wins Bright Red Apple AwardApr 03, 2012 12:31 pm - Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 has received the Bright Red Apple Award from SchoolSearch, a company that offers relocating families information about schools...
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Violence prevention center moves to SchaumburgApr 02, 2012 5:20 pm - The Illinois Center for Violence Prevention announced Monday that it has entered into an affiliation agreement with Roosevelt University and would be relocating its oper...