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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

New Hope for North Lawndale Schools with STEAM Funding

In North Lawndale's Collins Academy High School, students got hands-on with Play-Doh and laptop models to build skeletons, sparking excitement for future careers. Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez witnessed this, fresh off the news of a $40 million investment for three North Lawndale schools

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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Friday Night Thrills: October 11 High School Sports Roundup

Let's dive into the action from October 11th! In football, Sartell crushed St. Cloud Tech 34-14 in their Annual Tackle Cancer Game. Austin Lahr rushed for two touchdowns, while Jameson Kremer added a 46-yard touchdown run. Jonah Ambrosier blocked a kick and ran it back for another score! Noah Theis

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Indiana's High School Diploma Makeover: Weigh In by Nov. 8!

Indiana residents have a chance to share their thoughts on the state's revised high school diploma plan by November 8. The second draft, released by the Department of Education, is simpler and more streamlined based on public feedback. This draft is now available for review in the Indiana Register,

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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

Students from Payson School Tackle Teen Mental Health Issues

In the heart of the United States, Payson School students are taking on a big challenge: teen mental health. They're not alone in this mission, as schools across the country are joining the effort. From Alabama to Wyoming, and even in places like Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, students are s

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Oct 10 2024EDUCATION

Why So Many Illinois Teachers Are Thinking of Quitting

You know something's wrong when nearly 6 out of 10 teachers in Illinois are thinking about leaving the profession. That's what a recent survey by the Illinois Education Association (IEA) found. They talked to 500 teachers and other education staff in June, and the results are worrying. It's not just

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

High School Sports Highlights: Tuesday's Action

Boys soccer saw an exciting matchup as St. John's Prep beat Minnewaska 6-1 in a Section 8A Play-In game. They'll now face Cathedral, the top seed, on Thursday night. In volleyball, Tech dominated Apollo 3-0, with Miracle Jensen leading the way with 12 kills. Albany also had a strong showing, beating

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Volleyball Victories: Local Teams Shine on Monday Night

In a thrilling night of volleyball action, several local high schools came out on top. ROCORI and Albany both swept their opponents 3-0, with impressive performances from players like Ellery Ehresmann and Hannah Klein. Meanwhile, Pillager and Kimball also secured victories. Over at the ROCORI vs. M

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Fall Sports in South Carolina: How Hurricane Helene Changed the Game

Hurricane Helene has left its mark on South Carolina, causing some major shift in the fall sports schedule. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) held a virtual meeting to figure out how to make up for the missed games. About 66 football games were canceled statewide due to school closures c

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Chicago Mayor Johnson: Reshaping the School Board, Seeking Budget Solutions

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that his entire hand-picked Board of Education will be stepping down. This has sparked criticism from 41 out of 50 aldermen, who warn of further instability in the school district. They're demanding a hearing before new board members are appointed on Monda

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Education in Texas: What’s at Stake in the 2024 Elections?

Texas voters have a lot to think about when it comes to education this election year. The COVID-19 pandemic left many students with learning gaps, and there are still concerns about teachers getting enough training before they hit the classroom. Since the Uvalde tragedy, schools are struggling to pa

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