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Sheridan sixth-grader named a safety 'patroller of the year'
By Kerry Lester - 03/12/10
Sheridan Elementary School officials have announced that sixth-grader Jennifer Lascon has been named one of AAA's Patrollers of the Year. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/12/10
Sheridan Elementary School officials have announced that sixth-grader Jennifer Lascon has been named one of AAA's Patrollers of the Year. FULL STORY
U-46 bias suit moving closer to trial
By Kerry Lester - 03/11/10
At their first court appearance in nearly two months, parties in the Elgin Area School District U-46 racial bias lawsuit informed a federal judge that it's fairly smooth sailing toward an upcoming trial, which could begin as early as this summer. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/11/10
At their first court appearance in nearly two months, parties in the Elgin Area School District U-46 racial bias lawsuit informed a federal judge that it's fairly smooth sailing toward an upcoming trial, which could begin as early as this summer. FULL STORY
U-46 not shy about fighting state education cuts
By Kerry Lester - 03/10/10
Elgin Area School District U-46 is using its school marquees to make an 11th-hour appeal to Gov. Pat Quinn. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/10/10
Schools superintendents riding the fence on income tax increase
By Kerry Lester - 03/10/10
Throwing support behind an income tax increase is a political hot potato for local legislators. It's also one for school superintendents, who, across the suburbs, have split on the issue, despite collectively voicing frustrations over the state's... FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/10/10
Throwing support behind an income tax increase is a political hot potato for local legislators. It's also one for school superintendents, who, across the suburbs, have split on the issue, despite collectively voicing frustrations over the state's... FULL STORY
Fighting back against the tide of school budget cuts
By Kerry Lester - 03/08/10
Brad Hawk has a bird's-eye view of what he calls "a perfect financial storm." The former superintendent of Central Unit District 301, retired since last summer, has spent recent months working as a consultant, helping school administrators try to... FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/08/10
Across the suburbs, school districts are predicting deep deficits
By Kerry Lester - 03/07/10
On the 2009 Prairie State Achievement exam, juniors in 66 high schools across Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry and Lake counties crushed the state average in reading by 20.5 points, and 25.2 points in math out of 200 possible. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/07/10
U-46 teachers union elects new leaders
By Kerry Lester - 03/06/10
The 2,500-member Elgin Teachers' Association voted in new leadership this week. Kathryn Castle, a former Elgin High School teacher and current full-time teacher mentor and union vice president, will replace longtime President Tim Davis beginning in... FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/06/10
The 2,500-member Elgin Teachers' Association voted in new leadership this week. Kathryn Castle, a former Elgin High School teacher and current full-time teacher mentor and union vice president, will replace longtime President Tim Davis beginning in... FULL STORY
District 301 revising home-school sports policy
By Kerry Lester - 03/05/10
The Central Unit District 301 school board is considering revising its policy that allows home-schooled students within attendance boundaries to play on sports teams. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/05/10
The Central Unit District 301 school board is considering revising its policy that allows home-schooled students within attendance boundaries to play on sports teams. FULL STORY
Illinois one of 16 'Race to the Top' school funding finalists
By Kerry Lester - 03/04/10
Suburban school districts got reason to hope for funding relief Thursday, but not much else. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that 16 states, including Illinois, have been selected as finalists in the federal Race to the Top... FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/04/10
Suburban school districts got reason to hope for funding relief Thursday, but not much else. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that 16 states, including Illinois, have been selected as finalists in the federal Race to the Top... FULL STORY
Slashed state budget could mean up to $29 mil. more in cuts for U-46
By Kerry Lester - 03/03/10
Elgin Area School District U-46 has estimated that it could be forced to cut an additional $19 million to $29 million next year if the state slashes education funding. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester - 03/03/10
Elgin Area School District U-46 has estimated that it could be forced to cut an additional $19 million to $29 million next year if the state slashes education funding. FULL STORY
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