Articles filed under Education
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How community colleges help the economyMay 11, 2014 11:00 pm - When considering an investment opportunity, the first consideration of a prospective investor is the expected return. Investors would not willingly hand over their money...
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As students get iPads, Dist. 211 combats cyberbullying dangerMay 11, 2014 11:00 pm - Technology and social networking have changed the way students learn in the classroom. While the connectivity has increased productivity and collaboration, one challengi...
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College graduation: 4 ways things have changedMay 11, 2014 6:00 am - NEW YORK — There's still plenty of pomp and circumstance, inspiring words from lofty speakers and tossing tassels, but graduating from college today is very different fr...
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Snarling bulldog featured on special Wauconda High logoMay 11, 2014 1:01 am - A specially designed logo will help mark Wauconda High School's centennial next year. The image - depicting the school's name and a snarling bulldog, the campus mascot -...
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Eighth-grade mentors steering children in right direction at District 116May 11, 2014 1:01 am - When he was identified as a leader by administrators at Round Lake Middle School, eighth-grader Marco Hernandez liked the idea of working with younger children who may h...
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New Dist. 15 assistant superintendent takes post May 27May 11, 2014 1:01 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 has hired a new assistant superintendent for teaching and learning. Meg McEnery-Schnoor will take the post May 27. "The district...
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Cracks in concrete slab delay opening of new Oakton science buildingMay 10, 2014 8:01 am - Rest of science building done, Oakton official says
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Fremd seniors work out bugs to win auto skills contestMay 10, 2014 1:01 am - With time running out Friday at the state finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, Frank Kranz and Thomas Mayer were stumped. After spending more than an ...
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Harper College renovating Prospect Heights branchMay 09, 2014 5:30 am - To get a sense of the disconnect between its Prospect Heights branch and the needs of the suburb, Harper College points to the name of the Northeast Center. For passers-...
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Dist. 211 moving $31 million for projects, old debtMay 09, 2014 5:30 am - Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board members Thursday began transferring funds to embark on an ambitious $52.6 million capital improvement plan while payin...