Articles filed under Education
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Chicago schools getting $10 million for Safe PassageAug 28, 2014 1:01 am - A school safety program beefed up after dozens of Chicago schools were closed last year will get a $10 million infusion from the state of Illinois for further expansion,...
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State seeks to revamp arts, social studies standardsAug 28, 2014 1:01 am - State education officials are seeking to revise standards for arts and social studies to improve students' college and career readiness. This latest review follows the I...
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District 54 opens new Early Learning CenterAug 28, 2014 1:00 am - Young children, their families and teachers were on hand for Thursday's official opening of Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54's new Early Learning Center in Sch...
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District 214 might give taxpayers a rebate in 2016Aug 27, 2014 5:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has proposed spending $45 million in excess reserve funds on capital projects at its six high schools over three years, but o...
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Kaneland interim superintendent hired Monday quitsAug 27, 2014 1:01 am - The interim superintendent the Kaneland school board hired Monday is quitting. School board President Cheryl Krauspe confirmed Wednesday that Ken Sorrick has submitted a...
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AP: Jindal sues feds over Common CoreAug 27, 2014 1:01 am - BATON ROUGE, La. - Gov. Bobby Jindal filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Obama administration, accusing it of illegally manipulating federal grant money and regulation...
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Woodland to offer all-day kindergartenAug 27, 2014 1:01 am - Gurnee-based Woodland Elementary District 50 will offer full-day kindergarten in the 2015-16 academic year, with officials citing support for the program in a community ...
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Grayslake preschool screening:Aug 27, 2014 1:01 am - Grayslake Elementary District 46 offers periodic screenings for 3- to 5-year-olds for entrance into the district preschool program. This program is for children who are ...
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Kaneland picks ex-Palos Hills chief as interim superintendentAug 26, 2014 5:30 am - The Kaneland school board Monday hired former North Palos District 117 chief Ken Sorrick to serve as interim superintendent. The board approved a 100-day contract, which...
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Hultgren hears about Common Core pitfalls during roundtableAug 26, 2014 5:30 am - Hultgren hosts forum on Common Core