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Rock Island High School bathroom policy faces criticism from parents and students
Rock Island High School bathroom policy faces criticism from parents and students
Under the policy, bathrooms are locked during class time but are open five minutes before and after classes and during lunch and passing periods.
qctimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Rock Island High School bathroom policy faces criticism from parents and students
Dozens of layoffs loom at D65
Dozens of layoffs loom at D65 - Evanston Now
Even without school closings, staff cuts needed to balance budget.
evanstonnow.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Dozens of layoffs loom at D65
School District 186 officials talk about property request from Chatham
School District 186 officials talk about property request from Chatham
School District 186 officials said an annexation request for property from the Chatham school district is in a holding pattern.
www.sj-r.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
School District 186 officials talk about property request from Chatham
Education Matters: Metro-east school employee nominated for national award
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December 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Education Matters: Metro-east school employee nominated for national award
Peoria students to compete globally in Amazing Shake event
Peoria students to compete globally in Amazing Shake event
Three students from Peoria Public Schools won the regional Amazing Shake competition, which teaches life skills and soft skills, and will compete in Atlanta for the global competition.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Peoria students to compete globally in Amazing Shake event
District 65 school board approves 4.65% property tax hike
District 65 school board approves 4.65% property tax hike - Evanston RoundTable
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board unanimously approved a 4.65% increase to its portion of homeowners’ property tax bills at its Monday, Dec. 15
evanstonroundtable.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
District 65 school board approves 4.65% property tax hike
Oswego School District 308 officials address questions, concerns regarding proposed housing development
Oswego School District 308 officials address questions, concerns regarding proposed housing development
At the Dec. 9 Oswego Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously voted to approve a concept plan for the 161-unit apartment and townhouse development, located at 61 Franklin St. near the intersection...
www.shawlocal.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Oswego School District 308 officials address questions, concerns regarding proposed housing development
Chicago theater teacher puts on ‘The Wiz’ before the holidays
Chicago theater teacher puts on ‘The Wiz’ before the holidays
Special education and theater teacher Sharon Toi Overton is currently working overtime to get her students at Ray Graham Training Center, a school for students with disabilities on the city’s South...
www.chalkbeat.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Chicago theater teacher puts on ‘The Wiz’ before the holidays
JACKSON CEO STUDENTS BRING BUSINESS IDEAS TO LIFE
JACKSON CEO STUDENTS BRING BUSINESS IDEAS TO LIFE
These high schoolers are putting the finishing touches on their class business through the Jackson County CEO Mentorship Program.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:44 AM
JACKSON CEO STUDENTS BRING BUSINESS IDEAS TO LIFE
Naperville teens make history at international robotics competition
Naperville teens make history at international robotics competition
Three Naperville teens are making a name for themselves in the world of robotics and showing other young girls they can do the same.Read the full story https...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Naperville teens make history at international robotics competition
Edwardsville District 7 reaches separation agreement with superintendent
District 7 finalizes separation with Superintendent Shelton
Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton had been suspended with pay since Sept. 25.
www.theintelligencer.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Edwardsville District 7 reaches separation agreement with superintendent
Harlem School District announces next steps for addressing a multimillion dollar deficit following a proposed consolidation plan
Harlem School District announces next steps for addressing a multimillion dollar deficit following a proposed consolidation plan
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill (WREX) — The Harlem School District is facing a pivotal moment as a high-stakes board meeting occurred Monday evening to address a significant budget deficit.
www.wrex.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Harlem School District announces next steps for addressing a multimillion dollar deficit following a proposed consolidation plan
District 214 to spend $25 million on upgrades ahead of potential referendum
District 214 to spend $25 million on upgrades ahead of potential referendum
As Northwest Suburban High School District 214 officials contemplate going to taxpayers in what would be its first referendum in decades, the district is set to spend $25 million next year on new bask...
www.dailyherald.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
District 214 to spend $25 million on upgrades ahead of potential referendum
ETHS student’s abstract work to be featured in College Board art exhibition
ETHS student's abstract work to be featured in College Board art exhibition - Evanston RoundTable
ETHS art teacher Gina Lepek and award-winning student Jessie O'Koon with some of O'Koon's abstract artwork. Unbeknownst to me and perhaps many other older
evanstonroundtable.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
ETHS student’s abstract work to be featured in College Board art exhibition
Barbara Jane “Bosh” Handler, eductor and family matriarch with a great sense of humor, dies at 93
Barbara Jane “Bosh” Handler, eductor and family matriarch with a great sense of humor, dies at 93 - Evanston RoundTable
Barbara Jane “Bosh” Handler died peacefully in Evanston on December 10. She was 93 and had lived with Alzheimer’s for a number of years. Mother of
evanstonroundtable.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Barbara Jane “Bosh” Handler, eductor and family matriarch with a great sense of humor, dies at 93
Nearly 23% of Illinois high school students say they drink, according to report
Nearly 23% of Illinois high school students say they drink, according to report
Nearly 23% of Illinois high school students said they drank alcohol within the last 30 days when surveyed in 2021, according to a report released Monday.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Nearly 23% of Illinois high school students say they drink, according to report
Paris District 95 finalizes reduced tax levy for 2025
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December 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Paris District 95 finalizes reduced tax levy for 2025
Special education day school could relocate to DeKalb - Shaw Local
Special education day school could relocate to DeKalb
A private therapeutic day school for students with special needs could relocate to DeKalb on North Sixth Street, according to a development proposal headed to the city for review this week.
www.shawlocal.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Special education day school could relocate to DeKalb - Shaw Local
Work at new Triad Middle School continues; renderings posted of Marine Elementary’s upgrades
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December 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Work at new Triad Middle School continues; renderings posted of Marine Elementary’s upgrades
District 95 celebrates academic growth, attendance gains
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December 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
District 95 celebrates academic growth, attendance gains
Indian Prairie District 204 announces pick for next superintendent
Indian Prairie District 204 announces pick for next superintendent
The Indian Prairie Unit District 204 school board is expected to vote Monday night to hire John Price as its next superintendent. He will replace Adrian Talley, who is departing the district in June....
www.dailyherald.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Indian Prairie District 204 announces pick for next superintendent
United North Elementary Earns Exemplary Status in 2025 ISBE Report
United North Elementary Earns Exemplary Status in 2025 ISBE Report | Prairie Communications, LLC
The Illinois State Board of Education have released their 2025 Summative Designations of the school districts across the state, evaluating schools based
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December 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
United North Elementary Earns Exemplary Status in 2025 ISBE Report
School transportation officials share safety tips when students head to school during winter
School transportation officials share safety tips when students head to school during winter
Safety is top of mind for transportation officials when students head to school in cold weather conditions.
www.wgem.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
School transportation officials share safety tips when students head to school during winter
Meredosia school district turns attention to special education - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Meredosia school district turns attention to special education
Meredosia-Chambersburg's school board seeks monthly Four Rivers updates, and explores a wrestling co-op with the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired.
www.myjournalcourier.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Meredosia school district turns attention to special education - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Regional Office of Education #33 Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson ...
Regional Office of Education #33 Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson & RAES Principal Stephanie Christensen | Prairie Communications, LLC
Emily and Stephanie discuss the RAES program, a new collaborative space, networking, a full-service community grant, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Regional Office of Education #33 Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson ...