Articles filed under Education
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To support underserved students, Loyola and other four-year universities offer two-year associate degreesMay 13, 2024 6:00 am - Editor’s note: This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. CHICAG...
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Most suburban schools report special ed student growthMay 10, 2024 10:13 pm - The need for special education services in suburban school districts is on the rise, according to newly released data from the Illinois State Board of Education. A Daily...
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‘Overwhelmed with gratitude’: Suburban teachers win Golden ApplesMay 06, 2024 4:26 pm - Overwhelmed was the word of the day for a pair of suburban educators who learned Monday that they’re among the winners of 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teachi...
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Aurora educator named Teacher of the YearMay 02, 2024 2:54 pm - As a child, Rachael Mahmood struggled with finding a sense of belonging in school. However, the Plainfield resident didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dream of be...
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Community colleges have power to strengthen nation at this critical momentApr 30, 2024 9:38 am - As we close Community College Month, it’s important to reflect on the impact and opportunity community colleges bring to our communities. We provide affordable, high-qual...
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Carol Stream’s Evergreen Elementary looks to add classroomsApr 29, 2024 9:51 am - Forecasting a growth in student population, Benjamin School District 25 intends to add six new classrooms at Evergreen Elementary School in Carol Stream. Carol Stream off...
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Illinois community colleges receive federal grant to expand access to workforce training for in-demand industriesApr 28, 2024 5:41 am - Three Illinois Community Colleges will work collectively to boost access to workforce training and skill development in high-demand manufacturing fields after being awar...
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Illinois public schools see another year of enrollment declinesApr 27, 2024 5:15 am - Enrollment at Illinois public schools this year dropped by nearly 10,000 students from the previous year. That includes 1,787 fewer students at 104 suburban public school...
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Local AAUW honors Tri-Cities student authors in 45th annual creative writing contestApr 24, 2024 10:59 am - The AAUW Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles branch continues its tradition of encouraging and honoring aspiring young writers through its creative writing contest. This year, t...
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Elmhurst University hosts panel discussion on speech-language pathology careersApr 23, 2024 10:21 pm - Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of clinical settings, ranging from schools to hospitals to private practice. During the panel discussion “From Class to Cli...