Articles filed under Education
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Another Dist. 204 board member signs up as a substitute teacher
Aug 3, 2022 5:52 PM - Following the example of Indian Prairie Unit District school board President Laurie Donahue, board member Allison Fosdick received permission from her colleagues to become a substitute teacher in the district. -
Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families
Aug 3, 2022 2:16 PM - This back-to-school shopping season, parents, particularly in the low-to-middle income bracket, are focusing on the basics like no-frills rain boots, while also trading down to cheaper stores, including second-hand clothing, as surging inflation takes a toll on their household budgets.
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Dist. 203 board approves new contract for superintendent
Aug 2, 2022 4:23 PM - The Naperville Unit District 203 board approved a new contract for Superintendent Dan Bridges that will run through the 2026-27 school year with a $285,000 salary in the first year and 2% to 4% annual raises. -
Woodland school district, teachers union agree to five-year contract
Aug 1, 2022 6:32 PM - After two years of pandemic-related delays, the Woodland Elementary School District 50 school board and the union representing district's 729 teachers and support staffers have agreed on a new 5-year contract, district and union leaders announced in a joint statement Monday. -
Cities face crisis as fewer kids enroll and schools shrink
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Bus driver shortage leading to increased wages but also worry for districts, bus companies
Jul 31, 2022 6:00 AM - The number of applicants for open school bus driver positions is down across the board in recent years, according to suburban school district and bus company officials, who believe COVID-19 is the reason. -
Before kids head back to school, here are 7 tips about buying and using backpacks
Aug 5, 2022 8:08 AM - Keep backpack injuries at bay with these helpful tips from Dr. Kristina Walick, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon from Advocate Children's Hospital. -
Midwestern University announces new administrative appointments, promotions
Aug 1, 2022 6:21 PM - Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Midwestern University, recently announced changes to the university's leadership team, which include several appointments and promotions, as well as the retirement of several valued members of the Midwestern community, effective July 2022. -
Elmhurst University sets fundraising record
Jul 28, 2022 6:35 PM - Elmhurst University received more than $10 million in donations during the school's 150th anniversary year, setting a new fundraising record. -
Elgin moving toward keeping police in local schoolsJul 28, 2022 4:34 PM - The city of Elgin is poised to renew the agreement between its police department and Elgin Area Unit District 46 to provide police officers in Elgin schools. This time, it looks like it will happen with much less controversy. The city council, in a preliminary discussion, voted 8-0 to renew the agreement this week.
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