Articles filed under Teachers
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Controversial 'Gender Queer' will remain on the shelf at Barrington High, board decidesAug 17, 2022 1:00 am - The controversial graphic memoir “Gender Queer” will remain on the shelf at the Barrington High School library, the Barrington Community Unit School District 220 school ...
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Before it's back to school, students meet teachers in Hoffman EstatesAug 16, 2022 1:00 am - Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Hoffman Estates was a flurry of activity Tuesday afternoon as students and their families were welcomed to a meet-and-greet with th...
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30 days of paid parental leave 'huge win' for District 128 teachers, union saysAug 11, 2022 1:00 am - Teachers in Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 started the school year with a fresh contract that includes 30 days of paid parental leave and "compe...
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Starting a conversation: New St. Charles D303 superintendent aims to bring community togetherAug 09, 2022 6:00 am - Paul Gordon has had a listening ear since starting July 1 as the new superintendent of St. Charles School District 303. “Really, it has been all about learning, about si...
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Good news if you waited to buy school supplies: Illinois' sales tax holiday is beginningAug 05, 2022 5:00 am - The start of school is around the corner and it hits you - you still haven't bought all those school supplies. No need to worry. In fact, this is one instance where pro...
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What clothes, school supplies are included in Illinois' tax holiday — and what's notAug 05, 2022 5:00 am - SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Friday and lasting through Aug. 14, the state will reduce its sales tax rate from 6.25% to 1.25% for certain clothing items costing less than $12...
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Some parents want controversial 'Gender Queer' removed from Barrington High School libraryJul 13, 2022 1:00 am - Controversy continues to swirl in Barrington Community Unit District 220 over the book “Gender Queer,” as parents who object to its presence in the Barrington High Scho...
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Teachers and staff at Antioch High School getting a summer lesson in electronic hall passesJun 17, 2022 5:20 am - Students and staff members at Antioch High School are navigating a new learning curve during the summer session as they pilot an electronic hall pass system. Instead of ...
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How pension debate played out in District 211 teacher contract talksMay 16, 2022 5:08 am - Before the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board's recent 5-2 approval of a two-year teachers contract, most of the debate centered on a specific change in ...
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Top teacher: Batavia teacher connects with students through real-world applicationsMay 10, 2022 6:00 am - Dave Crawley admits he was a bit of a clown as a student. Today, though, he spends his days at Rotolo Middle School in Batavia sparking students' imaginations through th...