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August 10, 2022
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Woodridge Dist. 68 appoints new junior high dean of students

Woodridge Dist. 68 appoints new junior high dean of students

Alisa Zawodny is the new dean of students at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School.

By Shaw Local News Network●
August 01, 2022 at 1:14 pm CDT

Glen Ellyn pastor appointed to Glenbard District 87 school board

Glen Ellyn pastor appointed to Glenbard District 87 school board

The Rev. James Shannon, pastor at Peoples Community Church in Glen Ellyn and a former public school teacher, will fill a vacant school board seat in Glenbard High School District 87.

July 25, 2022 at 3:46 pm CDT

District 99 students recognized for efforts to prevent banning of ‘Gender Queer’

District 99 students recognized for efforts to prevent banning of ‘Gender Queer’

Five students from Community High School District 99 are the recipients of the 2022 Illinois Library Association’s (ILA) Intellectual Freedom Award in recognition of their efforts to prevent the banning of a book at their schools.

By Bob Rakow●
July 21, 2022 at 12:56 pm CDT

Some parents want controversial ‘Gender Queer’ removed from Barrington High School library

Some parents want controversial ‘Gender Queer’ removed from Barrington High School library

Controversy continues to swirl in Barrington Community Unit District 220 over the book “Gender Queer,” as parents who object to its presence in the Barrington High School library and those who support it spoke out again Tuesday before the board of education.

By Steve Zalusky - Daily Herald Media Group●
July 14, 2022 at 9:49 am CDT

Kingsley Elementary School community raises funds for inclusive playground

Kingsley Elementary School community raises funds for inclusive playground

Kingsley Elementary School community raising funds for new playground.

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske●
July 08, 2022 at 10:21 am CDT

Center Cass District 66 referendum seeks property tax increase

Center Cass District 66 referendum seeks property tax increase

On June 28, voters in Center Cass School District 66 will decide whether to approve a referendum question.

By Samantha Malone●
June 16, 2022 at 1:01 pm CDT

‘Gender Queer’ stays. District 99 board agrees to keep controversial book in school libraries

‘Gender Queer’ stays. District 99 board agrees to keep controversial book in school libraries

The controversial book “Gender Queer” will remain on the library shelves at Downers Grove North and South high schools, the Community High School District 99 board decided Monday.

By Bob Rakow●
June 07, 2022 at 12:32 am CDT

Golf, travel and DIY ahead for retiring principal at DG South

Golf, travel and DIY ahead for retiring principal at DG South

Downers Grove South High School Principal Ed Schwartz looks back at his time in education as he prepares for his retirement.

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske●
May 25, 2022 at 10:44 am CDT

Todd Cherney, Cheryl Lyons win District 58 Distinguished Service Award

Todd Cherney, Cheryl Lyons win District 58 Distinguished Service Award

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 announced that Todd Cherney, district technology technician, and Cheryl Lyons, Whittier fifth-grade teacher, received the 2022 Distinguished Service Award.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 17, 2022 at 1:06 pm CDT

District 58 appoints two principals

District 58 appoints two principals

The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Mark Leipart to the Henry Puffer School principal position, and Charles Brewster to the Kingsley School principal position.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 05, 2022 at 12:59 pm CDT
Thank you, teachers. From My Suburban Life

Thank you, teachers. From My Suburban Life

Welcome to our tribute to suburban teachers for 2022. Thank you, teachers.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 05, 2022 at 12:05 am CDT
Downers Grove art teacher broadens students’ horizons

Downers Grove art teacher broadens students’ horizons

Downers Grove art teacher challengers her students to broaden their horizons.

By Steve Metsch●
May 05, 2022 at 12:01 am CDT

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