Articles filed under School Districts
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Free choir concert Thursday at Stevenson HighDec 11, 2019 12:00 am - Stevenson High School's choirs will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the performing arts center of the Lincolnshire school. Scheduled to perform are the choi...
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District 220 makes College Board's honor rollDec 11, 2019 12:00 am - Barrington Area Unit District 220 is one of just 250 school systems in the United States and Canada to receive a spot on the College Board's 10th annual Advanced Placeme...
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Gym classes 'Stop Everything and Chill' for mental health at MeteaDec 11, 2019 12:00 am - Finals start next week, so soon it might be time to cram for students at Metea Valley High School in Aurora. But on Wednesday — during gym class, at least — it was time...
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McHenry High School looks to prevent teen cardiac problems with EKG screeningsDec 10, 2019 10:00 pm - Jennifer Beattie, McHenry High School physical education teacher and division chair, has been looking for a way to prevent teen cardiac emergencies ever since a student ...
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District 59 plan to borrow $39 million rankles residentsDec 10, 2019 4:30 am - Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 has proposed $42.8 million worth of building projects to fix leaky roofs, replace old heating and cooling systems, and lay fres...
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Tips for helping kids navigate their school experienceDec 10, 2019 12:00 am - Parents play a pivotal role in supporting, encouraging and advocating for their sons and daughters as they navigate through their school experience. The parenting style...
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Former Aurora Dist. 131 principal guilty of violating mandated reporter lawDec 10, 2019 12:00 am - The former principal at O'Donnell Elementary School in Aurora was found guilty Tuesday of violating the mandated reporter law after a parent complained his stepson was a...
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How a St. Charles teacher is instilling love for math in young studentsDec 09, 2019 4:55 am - Lynn Pittner's favorite technique for teaching math begins with two simple questions: "What do we notice? What do we wonder?" What do we notice about the number of anima...
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Tips from a great teacherDec 09, 2019 4:00 am - When it comes to teaching math, Lynn Pittner has plenty of methods for helping young children develop a conceptual understanding of the subject. As a math specialist at ...
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Vote for Student Excellence Foundation in Cantigny's Community Tree EventDec 08, 2019 10:00 pm - The Student Excellence Foundation is honored to be one of seven local nonprofit organizations invited this year to share their message by decorating and displaying a tre...