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OPRF switches gears after Illinois requires ACT exam for graduation
With an official switch back to the ACT exam, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 209 will be looking to bring in services to help students prepare for the college readiness assessment. “We have outside agencies that will come in and provide ACT support or test prep, just...
Metea’s New Teachers Induction Program welcomes new teachers
Administration and teacher mentors dedicate themselves to welcoming new teachers through the New Teacher Induction program (NTI). NTI is a summer program tailored to new and incoming teachers. On August 13th through 15th, teacher mentors: Ms.Jordans, Ms.Klein, Ms.Briggs, Dr. Harvey, and others will help our new teachers learn how to effectively use our schools grading and attendance platforms, receive their new laptops, IDs, keys, and also give a tour of the school’s buildings. Overall, the goal is for new staff to get to know current staff and integrate themselves into our community.
Your 2024 Back-To-School Guide for Naperville
Hard to believe, but the first day of school for kids in Naperville is coming up FAST! Looking for school calendars in Naperville? Fun back-to-school events in Naperville? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Naperville? We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here!
One year after lawsuit, teachers hope for new D209 leadership
A little over a year after filing a lawsuit against District 209’s Proviso Township High Schools and its former superintendent, three of the four teachers involved say they are still dealing with the emotional and professional damage left behind. “We are teachers,” said Jenny LaBash, English teacher at Proviso...
Perez, Newcomer Academy provide warm welcome, learning and support
Twenty years after helping launch District 214’s International Newcomer Academy, Mario Perez is still seizing every opportunity to refine the Academy’s mission to welcome global students and facilitate their introduction to a new language and culture. The most recent example came with Perez’s mid-June participation, with 19 other...
Fox Valley Park District Presents: Beauty and the Beast Junior at West Aurora High School
West Aurora High School is set to host the Fox Valley Park District’s Summer Stage Junior production of “Beauty and the Beast Junior,” a charming adaptation of the beloved Disney classic. This delightful musical will run from July 25-27, featuring performances that promise to captivate audiences of all ages.
Sprinter Max Goettsch Chooses Texas For College Career
Sprinter Max Goettsch Chooses Texas For College Career. NEW COMMIT: The University of Texas has secured a new verbal commitment for its growing Class of 2029 from sprint freestyler and U.S. Open qualifier Max Goettsch of Naperville, Illinois. He will join John Simmons, Clem Camacho and Evan Conti in Austin...
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