Articles filed under Education
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First Latina state school superintendent's goals for equity, preschool, state testsJun 17, 2019 5:40 am - Carmen Ayala is no stranger to trailblazing. During her 36-year career in education, Ayala was the first Hispanic woman to lead as superintendent of Berwyn North Distric...
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U-46 board reviews tentative $580M budget for upcoming school yearJun 17, 2019 1:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 school board officials Monday night reviewed a proposed $579.7 million spending plan for the 2019-20 school year. The tentative budget fo...
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ALA seeks nominations of outstanding librariansJun 17, 2019 1:00 am - Know a librarian who goes above and beyond to connect patrons to information, educational opportunities and critical technology? The American Library Association is aski...
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Park Ridge resident leaves giant impression at OaktonJun 16, 2019 11:00 pm - Park Ridge resident John “Jack” Timperley (Maine South High School) graduated from Oakton Community College with an associate in arts degree and participated in the coll...
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U-46 to undertake facilities study starting this fallJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 officials will begin a full review of how the district's facilities are being used starting this fall with the goal of preparing for the ...
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Arlington Heights school supply drive to begin SaturdayJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Fire Department and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 31505 will start a monthlong school supply drive Saturday to benefit students ...
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Rainy spring delays work on Round Lake High School stadiumJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - Record rainfall this spring has delayed a $7 million project to update the athletic facilities at Round Lake High School, but officials say they still hope finish by mid...
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District 59 looking for two more principals before start of school yearJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 is looking for two more new principals to replace school leaders who announced at the end of the academic year they were taking...
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Dist. 15 leader attends his last meetingJun 13, 2019 5:33 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board members said farewell to retiring Superintendent Scott Thompson at his final meeting Wednesday night. Thompson 62, joined ...
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No cellphones in classrooms, new Chromebooks among changes at U-46 schools this fallJun 13, 2019 1:00 am - A new policy banning cellphone use in middle and high school classrooms, new Chromebooks for students in fifth through eighth grades, and a bigger staff to improve schoo...