Articles filed under School Districts
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As she nears 100, retired Arlington Heights educator Mary Stitt is still learningMar 26, 2025 1:06 pm - Mary Stitt, retired principal of the Arlington Heights elementary school that bears her name, is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 14. Stitt, who reads the newspaper on her iPad and participates in a book club, attributes her longevity to good nutrition, avoiding cigarettes, and being a lifelong learner.
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District 200 school board race pits incumbents against challengers questioning middle school projectsMar 26, 2025 11:20 am - Few school board races in DuPage County are as crowded as the one in Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200.
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Balanced committed to students, taxpayersMar 26, 2025 4:00 am - If you agree with me that parents need to have a stronger voice in your child’s education, then now is the time to do something about it. Two mothers have stepped up as w...
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Keep school district moving forwardMar 26, 2025 4:00 am - Our elementary schools are the heart of our community. It’s essential that we keep the schools in Community Consolidated District 15 moving forward. Sadly, some candidate...
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District 214 students leave lasting legacy — tiny homes for veteransMar 25, 2025 10:15 am - Without ever leaving the Northwest Suburbs, District 214 students helped build tiny homes and a community center for homeless veterans in Brunswick, Georgia.
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New concepts in math: Educator presents at Elgin Kiwanis meetingMar 25, 2025 10:00 am - The March 12 meeting of Elgin’s Golden K Kiwanis featured a presentation by Amy Ingente, math coordinator for Elgin Area School District U-46.
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Wheeling School District 21 places three administrators on leaveMar 24, 2025 8:11 pm - Three administrators were placed on administrative leave by Wheeling Township Elementary District 21, but officials denied any criminal or financial misconduct.
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Where do District 15 candidates stand on cellphones in schools?Mar 24, 2025 7:30 pm - District 15 board of education hopefuls talk about best practices for kids and cell phones at school.
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Union ties call priorities into questionMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - As a resident of Hoffman Estates and a parent of a Fremd student, I want to share my concerns about Jane Russell, a candidate for the D211 school board. Russell has deep ...
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Careful district needs referendum fundsMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - Prospect Heights School District 23 has always been careful with money. It has kept a balanced budget while having one of the lowest tax rates in the area. The district p...