Articles filed under Education
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College endowments gain 2.4 percent in worst showing since 2012Jan 31, 2016 6:12 am - U.S. college endowments suffered the worst annual performance in three years, dragged down by tumultuous equity and bond markets, plummeting oil prices and economic weak...
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The college majors that won't leave you drowning in debtJan 31, 2016 6:12 am - You might have heard from a guidance counselor that there's no such thing as the wrong college major. But if you're interested in paying back the debt you'll accumulate ...
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What's it mean to be “college and career ready?” Dist. 214 has a new answerJan 31, 2016 12:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 wants to change the definition of what it means to be college and career ready in America. Superintendent David Schuler, who ...
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Round Lake High renovations on time and within budget, official saysJan 31, 2016 12:00 am - A mostly completed gymnasium is among the visible signs of progress for what will be a revamped Round Lake High School in the 2016-17 academic season. During a tour of t...
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District 103 board to talk tabletsJan 31, 2016 12:00 am - The Lincolnshire-Prairie View Elementary District 103 board will meet Tuesday night to again discuss plans to give kids more access to tablet computers and other issues....
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District 79 kindergarten registrationJan 31, 2016 12:00 am - Fremont Elementary District 79 registration is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, for parents of kindergarten students enrolling in the fall 2016. Drop-in registrati...
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St. Charles high schools: Students won't buy healthy lunchesJan 30, 2016 6:00 am - St. Charles high schools drop healthier lunches, food sales rise
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Volo Bog group offers environment-focused scholarshipsJan 29, 2016 12:00 am - The Friends of Volo Bog is offering scholarships of $1,000 each for those entering college or continuing college education. Entering college applicants must live and att...
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ECC's monthlong black history celebration beginsJan 29, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin Community College kicked off Friday its monthlong celebration of black history with a community breakfast. Keynote speaker David Stovall, professor of educational...
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Sheriff association scholarshipJan 29, 2016 12:00 am - The Illinois Sheriff's Association will award a $500 college scholarship to a local student seeking to pursue higher education during the 2016-17 academic year. The scho...