Articles filed under Elgin Area Unit District 46
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Elgin police arrest teen in connection to threat at Larkin High SchoolMar 06, 2018 12:00 am - Elgin police arrested a 15-year-old in connection with a social media post threatening a shooting would occur Tuesday at Larkin High School in Elgin. The teen was being...
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Should U-46 support Hanover Park taxing district extension?Mar 06, 2018 12:00 am - Elgin schools' officials later this month will discuss whether to support extending the life of a special taxing district in Hanover Park. The Village Center Tax Increme...
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Why U-46's approach to bullying doesn't focus on punishmentMar 05, 2018 4:00 am - Concern over school shootings has many students, parents and educators nationwide calling for stricter gun control laws, and politicians debating arming teachers. Yet, a...
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U-46 trustees squabble over social media policyFeb 27, 2018 4:33 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 school board members squabbled Monday night about a proposed social media policy that one board member views as an attempt to muzzle her ...
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Former District 158 chief aims to tackle school safety, teacher shortage, pension reformFeb 26, 2018 12:00 am - School safety, education funding and a teachers shortage are some of the issues John Burkey hopes to address in leading the group representing the largest K-12 school di...
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U-46 board to honor teachers with National Board CertificationFeb 25, 2018 10:00 pm - On Feb. 26, the Elgin Area School District U-46 board recognized eight teachers who have recently earned the highest credential in the teaching profession as well as ano...
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Are locks, cameras, drills enough preparation for school shootings?Feb 19, 2018 4:30 am - Aside from installing locks and cameras and conducting active shooter drills, can schools mentally prepare students, parents and employees for the possibility of a mass ...
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District 158 schools recognized for energy efficiencyFeb 19, 2018 12:00 am - Six Huntley Community School District 158 buildings recently received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program. Chesak, Leggee ...
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Illinois to change controversial PARCC test after this yearFeb 09, 2018 12:00 am - State education officials confirmed Friday the state's controversial standardized test is changing again, barely three years after its launch. Illinois began mandatory s...
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Seven suburban educators among Golden Apple 2018 finalistsFeb 08, 2018 12:00 am - Seven suburban educators are among Golden Apple's 2018 finalists for its Excellence in Teaching and Stanley C. Golder Leadership awards. Jose M. Torres, president of the...