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McHenry County Board taps new regional superintendent of schools

By Lawerence Synett | April 18 at 2:57 p.m.

The position of regional superintendent of schools has been filled after a nearly yearlong search that started with two resignations and included a candidate withdrawing … Read more ›

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Bobblehead Dad: Keeping Our Teens Safe Over Spring Break

By Jim Higley | March 20 at 2:17 p.m.

Want a sobering statistic? One-third of all alcohol-related teen deaths and injuries will take place in the months of April, May, June. You know, those … Read more ›

Welding students at Elgin Community College are included in a new program that offers a one-year certificat,e as well as ESL and GED support. (Photo provided by Elgin Community College)

ECC program offers faster option for some

By Kate Thayer | March 6 at 11:46 a.m.

Noe Velazquez wants a better life for himself and his fiance, but he can’t afford to waste any time. That’s why a new program at … Read more ›

Gov. Pat Quinn talks technology in schools Tuesday at Piper Elementary School in Berwyn. (Antonio Perez / February 28, 2012)

Quinn says sales tax windfall could pay for schools

Feb. 28 at 5:14 p.m.

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn suggested Tuesday that better-than-expected sales-tax collections could be used to plug a hole in state school funding this year. The budget … Read more ›

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is proposing changes in the funding of the state's community colleges to reward higher graduation rates. (Abel Uribe, Chicago Tribune / September 17, 2011)

Simon assails community college graduation rate

Jan. 18 at 10:23 p.m.

Almost a million students enroll in Illinois community colleges each year, seeking a more affordable and accessible alternative to traditional four-year universities, to try to … Read more ›

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Two $1,000 Scholarships offered by Friends of Volo Bog

By Stacy Iwanicki | Jan. 4 at 10:30 a.m.

The Friends of Volo Bog is offering an Entering College scholarship and a Continuing College scholarship, for $1,000 each, to outstanding students interested in pursuing … Read more ›

District 158 staff are recognized with Those Who Excel awards Oct. 22. (Photo provided by Consolidated School District 158)

D158 staff recognized with state awards

By Lawerence Synett | Nov. 1, 2011 at 6:00 a.m.

The Illinois State Board of Education has recognized four staff members from Consolidated School District 158 with Those Who Excel awards. Marlowe Middle School reading … Read more ›

Chicago Tribune 2011 Illinois School Report Cards

Oct. 31, 2011 at 10:31 a.m.

Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education releases “report cards,” detailed analyses of the performance of public schools and school districts in Illinois, in … Read more ›

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Metra Announces New 2011-2012 Safety Contest, iPad Grand Prize

By Metra Safety Campaign | Oct. 27, 2011 at 2:19 p.m.

Metra is proud to unveil its 2011-2012 safety campaign, "Lead the Way: Look, Listen and Live." For the sixth year, Metra invites students in grades … Read more ›

High school test scores slip to record low

Oct. 20, 2011 at 7:10 a.m.

About half of Illinois public high school students flunked state exams in reading, math and science this year, the worst performance in the history of … Read more ›

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