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EDUCATION
South Beloit embracing changes under new head coach Josh Redieske
SOUTH BELOIT — As South Beloit head coach Josh Redieske roams around practice yelling out to his players, whether it be to praise them for a good play or to scold them for a miscue, he has no need to look for piece of tape that has an athlete’s name scribbled on it stuck to anybody’s helmet. It is a common practice used by head honchos during fall camp to help them learn and memorize who their players are. ...
Accidental email from Rockton School District 140 exposes families’ personal information
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - The subject for Friday’s email read “August Menu” from the Rockton School District 140 food service manager. As families scrolled through the “Welcome back!” message, an attachment featured less food and more personal information on anyone in the reduced or free lunch program.
Hunter Education Classes: Nearly full
Editor’s note: Deputy Lund of the Rock County Sheriff’s Dept. told the Banner that as of Thursday morning, 8/22, only a few spaces remain. The department has previously told the Banner that Rock County residency is not required in order to participate in their classes. Although the registration form only references the September classes, all three classes must be attended. In order to register the student must have a WI DNR customer ID number, which may be obtained by calling 888-936-7463 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. The number may also be obtained here.
Schools in Illinois’ 34th District receive $13M to address challenges
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Several area schools facing financial challenges receive a grant from a revamped evidence-based program. The funding comes from the overhauled 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula. The formula focuses on making school funding impartial by accounting for a district’s total enrollment, poverty rate and number of special education or English language learners.
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