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Indiana DOE, Notre Dame link to win federal literacy grant
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (129+ words) The Indiana Department of Education, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, has received a $10 million federal Innovation and Research grant to improve student literacy. Officials announced the grant at the Jan. 14 State Board of Education meeting. They said…...
User experience changing for Porter County library patrons
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (1783+ words) Carol Daumer Gutjahr was sitting at the airport when she needed to borrow some books for her flight. No problem. The executive director of the Lake County Public Library, which has nine branches, was able to get what she needed…...
Higher ed commission wants feedback on O’Bannon Grant approach
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (407+ words) The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is seeking public input on the methodology used in establishing funding for the Frank O'Bannon Grant scholarship,Indiana's primary need-based financial aid program for residents. In a Thursday release, the Commission said it's never…...
Editorial: Kids need to go to school. And schools need to give them a reason to show up.
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (706+ words) So says new research from the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, which highlights "relational trust" as a critical factor associated with academic achievement and school improvement. This feels like such an obvious revelation, and yet we rarely hear…...
Column: Waubonsee Community College’s 5-year initiative aimed at a RISE in local involvement
11+ hour, 29+ min ago (555+ words) Toya Webb holds an impressive title: Chief of staff and executive vice president of strategy at Waubonsee Community College. But the reason she's so excited about a new initiative at WCC goes further back in the 47-year-old Chicago native's life....
Editorial: Cook County property tax fiasco is costing school districts and thus taxpayers a fortune
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (506+ words) As she campaigns for a fifth term as Cook County Board president, Toni Preckwinkle is saying the unit of government she directly oversees hasn't raised its base property tax levies over her 16 years in office. She can be legitimately proud…...
Naperville student’s nonprofit delivers food to shelters, offers English classes
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (946+ words) Navya Shah grew up with a message from her mom that always stuck with her: don't waste food. It's a simple message and a common one, emphasizing the importance of finishing the food on your plate and the privilege of…...
New social studies curriculum proposed, two middle school class changes approved for Indian Prairie District 204
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1282+ words) Middle-schoolers at Indian Prairie School District 204 will see some different course offerings next year. The district's school board recently approved changes to two current offerings, and heard a presentation on potential changes to the middle school social studies curriculum. The…...
Niles Township School District 219 gets national award for presentation of its fiscal budget
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (281+ words) Niles Township High School District 219 received national accolades for the presentation of its current fiscal year budget, which district leaders say emphasizes the district's "dedication to responsible financial stewardship." District 219 was given the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of…...
South suburban job fair seeks increase in job seekers, employers
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (747+ words) Shaniese Stacker, a Matteson resident, said it has been hard finding a job in the south suburbs but said she intends to keep pushing. Looking for full-time jobs, she said, has meant competing with young applicants fresh out of college…...