Articles filed under Elgin Area Unit District 46
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Some parents unhappy with proposed U-46 calendarFeb 04, 2013 9:26 am - A proposal to start classes a week earlier for the 2013-14 academic year in Elgin Area School District U-46 drew criticism Monday night at the school board meeting. The...
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The SoapboxFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - A boost in school safety: Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 says the measures were planned before the Newtown, Conn., school shootings, but it’s nice nonetheless to see ...
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Area schools not planning drill like Cary-Grove’sJan 31, 2013 4:30 am - Suburban school officials were well aware of the code red drill Wednesday at Cary-Grove High School, which included gunshots fired from a starter’s pistol. But among sev...
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ECC Alliance for College Readiness wins college national awardJan 29, 2013 2:28 pm - Elgin Community College was recognized Tuesday with the 2012 Bellwether Award, education’s equivalent to football’s Heisman Trophy. The Community College Futures Assembl...
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Northwest suburban schools on Illinois Honor RollJan 28, 2013 12:00 pm - The State Board of Education named 26 Northwest suburban elementary schools to the Illinois Honor Roll on Monday — half of them from one district alone. School districts...
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Proposal would keep U-46 fees flat next yearJan 28, 2013 8:02 am - Members of the Elgin Area School District U-46 board of education heard a proposal Monday to keep instructional fees flat next year for students in elementary school and...
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Why U-46 students may soon have school on Veterans DayJan 28, 2013 8:01 am - Editor’s note: This article has been changed to reflect the fact that Tricia Dieringer is a member of Elgin’s American Legion Post 57. About a dozen veterans showed up t...
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Suburban schools not ready for armed teachersJan 28, 2013 3:30 am - Shortly after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, concerned parents started calling local educators to see what more could be done to keep their kids safe...
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Suburban teams advance in state dance competitionJan 25, 2013 3:10 pm - Suburban high schools are well-represented among the 30 competitive dance teams heading into the IHSA’s first state championships on Saturday in Bloomington. Ninety scho...
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Suburban schools: Disabled sports directive a surpriseJan 25, 2013 4:00 am - It appears school administrators are about to be surprised with a directive that could have a sweeping impact on their locker rooms and budgets. Local officials have yet...