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South Holland School District 151 board hires new teachers and ramps up building security
South Holland School District 151 is beginning the academic year with more teachers and paraprofessionals with an eye toward improving school safety measures. Eight teachers, four paraprofessionals, one office manager, food service attendant, and long-term substitute teacher round out the hires. The district school board approved the hires on August 5, and they started the next day.
SSC offers free haircuts, school supplies
South Suburban College’s Barber College will hold a Back-to-School event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the cafeteria at the SSC Main Campus, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. The community-focused event will offer free haircuts for students. In addition to haircuts, attendees will receive free back-to-school...
Nominate your high school for ABC7 Chicago's Friday Flyover this football season
One of ABC7's favorite times of the year is here. High school football season is upon us, which means it's time for Friday Flyover!The station will send Chopper 7 above local high schools to showcase their school spiritIf you think your school has what it takes, nominate it in the form below.Last year, the viewers voted, and chose Reavis High School as their favorite.The Burbank school won the Friday Flyover trophy by earning over 4,000 votes.Mother McAuley High School was a close second, with 3,871 votes, and Minooka Community High School was third, with 2,702.Reavis' High School's principal let her students push her into the pool after winning the trophy.The Reavis HS principal let her students push her into the pool after winning Friday Flyover.Check out the 2023 Friday Flyovers below.Friday Flyover 2023Friday Flyover: Niles West High SchoolFriday Flyover: Huntley High SchoolFriday Flyover: Mother McAuley High SchoolFriday Flyover: Reavis High SchoolFriday Flyover: Minooka High SchoolFriday Flyover: Lemont High School
New TF South principal promises to be ‘present, visible, and accessible’
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (August 14, 2024) – During her first days as principal of TF South High School, Ms. Lisa K. Bouler is making sure people see her. At the August 14 Committee of the Whole meeting, she described for the Board her interactions with students and parents at Freshman Orientation and football practice this week. She confessed to high-fiving staff at Institute days. She shared ideas about t-shirts and a school mascot. She expressed a commitment to be “present, visible, and accessible.”
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Chicago Public Schools accuses teachers union of trying to tank district financially
Chicago Public Schools is criticizing the district’s teachers union for demands it says would create a $4 billion deficit by the 2029-2030 school year, including during a meeting between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union on Tuesday. The Chicago Teachers Union made over 700 contract proposals to the school district, which included 9% salary […]
3 Illinois dental schools secure funding
Three dental schools in Illinois earned endowments from the Illinois State Dental Society. Each of the three schools will receive $8,000 from the ISDS Foundation's dental education endowment fund. Here are the three schools and how they plan to use the additional funds:. UIC College of Dentistry (Chicago): Upgrade its...
South Suburban College holds ribbon cutting for all-new cosmetology program facility
On the evening of August 8, South Suburban College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new cosmetology program facility at its main campus in South Holland, Illinois. Members of the South Suburban College board of trustees, students, and faculty were present for this momentous occasion. The attendees enjoyed colorful finger food arrangements and champagne during the event.
Standardized tests ‘rooted in white supremacy,’ teachers union president says
The Chicago Teachers Union president has a convenient excuse for low test scores in the public school system: The exams are “rooted in white supremacy.” “The way in which, you know, we think about learning and think about achievement is really and truly based on testing, which at best is junk science rooted in white supremacy,” Stacy Davis Gates said last […]
Mayor Brandon Johnson attempting to force out Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, sources say
Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to push out Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, sources told ABC7.On Thursday, ABC7 heard from both Johnson and Martinez amid what could be a major shakeup at Chicago Public Schools.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMartinez has a five-year contract with two years left. Any changes to his employment would require School Board approval.A day after information emerged of Mayor Johnson's administration trying to force out the CPS CEO, both men appeared at the opening of the Rainbow PUSH Convention.While ABC7 has confirmed the effort, which includes a push from...
Google Classroom: A decade of empowering educators and students
In 2014, a group of Google employees, many with backgrounds in education, launched Google Classroom with a simple goal: create a “mission control” for teachers. A decade later, thanks to continuous collaboration with schools and educators around the world, Google Classroom has blossomed from a straightforward assignment tool into an indispensable hub for learning.
On The Cusp Of Chicago’s Strategic Plan Release, Charter Schools Demand More Details
CHICAGO — Charter school officials and families rallied Wednesday to press the Chicago Board of Education for more clarity on their campuses’ prospects as the district is poised to shift away from school choice with the upcoming release of a new strategic plan. About two dozen parents and...
GreatNews.life Student Voices: It’s that time of year again, Mustangs
On August 6, the Town of Munster had its annual Night Out Against Crime event where businesses, high school sports and clubs, Mustang emergency responders, and more came out to showcase themselves. The community came together at the event to enjoy food, swimming and many other things such as special guests Bluey and Bingo from the children’s show “Bluey.”
Franciscan Health Dyer, Munster donate school supplies, cereal for Catholic school children
Local Catholic school students needing a little help with school supplies are getting a boost to start the school year off right thanks to a generous donation from Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster. The Mission Committee of the two hospitals hosted a school supply and cereal drive in...
Tips for residency applications and how to best use program signals for Match 2025
AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic...
Chicago Free School celebrates 10 years in Hyde Park
Lauren Beitler was in her third year of teaching at an Englewood charter school 12 years ago when she was introduced to the concept of a Free School, an independent institution that provides a nontraditional, student-led education. She left the South Side for a year to teach at a Free...
Chicago Football Classic announces Amazon-backed scholarship for HBCU students
The Chicago Football Classic (CFC) hosted a press conference at Amazon's Regional Office to announce its 2024 Scholarship Fund recipients and celebrate the event's 26th anniversary. The press conference featured prominent speakers, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderman Stephanie Coleman, and representatives from key sponsors like Amazon, BMO Bank, and...
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