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‘We’re better together’: Hersey teacher gets students involved with veterans causesFeb 12, 2025 6:00 am - Hersey High School English teacher Jim Miks is one of the most familiar and popular faces in the classrooms, hallways and gymnasiums of the Arlington Heights school. The educator, track and field coach and veterans advocate has formed bonds between the school community and the community at large.
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Fourth-graders create valentines for York Township seniorsFeb 11, 2025 4:04 pm - Students at Stella May Swartz Elementary School created Valentine's greetings to share with older adults at York Township’s Senior Center event for Valetine’s Day.
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Glenbard South High School is getting a new principalFeb 11, 2025 11:08 am - Glenbard High School District 87 has announced a new principal for Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn.
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‘Hell has open borders’: Palatine church causes stir with sign invoking illegal immigrationFeb 10, 2025 9:01 pm - A sign outside a Palatine church across the street from a school with a diverse population is causing a stir.
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District 220 clarifies kindergarten guidelines amid parent backlashFeb 10, 2025 6:47 pm - Barrington School District 220 clarifies kindergarten eligibility policy after backlash from parents concerned over perceived lack of flexibility regarding child readiness.
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Larkin dancers to bring ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillars’ to life on stageFeb 10, 2025 12:35 pm - Larkin High School’s VPAA Dance Academy will present a dancing adaptation of “The Very Hungry Caterpillars” in its annual “Bring a Book to Life” performance.
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Glenbard Dist. 87 superintendent speaks about religious expression in public schoolsFeb 10, 2025 11:16 am - Public schools promote democratic values like liberty, equality, justice, and respect while encouraging students' interests in culture, heritage, language, and religious beliefs.
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Downers Grove Rotary Club offers $20,000 in music scholarshipsFeb 09, 2025 11:39 pm - The Rotary Club of Downers Grove will award $20,000 in music scholarships to high school seniors who live in Downers Grove or District 99.
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‘I’m not the only one’: Glen Ellyn mother honors daughter’s memory with mental health resources to help struggling teensFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - Stefania Rahn struggled with anxiety and depression before passing away at 28. Her family now provides the Stef's Corner bookshelf in her former school district to help students access mental health resources.
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‘Who taught us how to calm down?’: New state law encourages schools to be the answerFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - A new Illinois law encourages schools to teach students relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga to help them cope with stress and mental health issues.