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June 07, 2023
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Team approach keeps special needs student on track to graduate Reagan Middle School

Team approach keeps special needs student on track to graduate Reagan Middle School

With the help of amazing technology and a team of specialists, the 14-year-old eighth-grader at Reagan Middle School is doing normal things adapted to her significant disabilities.

By Steve Stein●
May 04, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Anderson: Welcome back to Thank You, Teachers

Anderson: Welcome back to Thank You, Teachers

Dennis Anderson: Thank You, Teachers is our way of acknowledging the value these educators have in our lives.

By Dennis Anderson●
May 04, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: Never a bad time to express gratitude for quality teachers

Eye On Illinois: Never a bad time to express gratitude for quality teachers

Eye On Illinois: Thank a teacher who shaped your life, but also make time for the ones shaping other lives right this minute. Thank those who take jobs in districts that don’t pay as well, or pursue specialty areas where shortages are most extreme.

By Scott T. Holland●
May 04, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Thank You Teacher Letters 2023: Sauk Valley News

Thank You Teacher Letters 2023: Sauk Valley News

Read our letters submitted by students and parents to Sauk Valley News for our 2023 Thank You Teachers special edition

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 04, 2023 at 12:02 am CDT

Time spent in Sterling’s mentoring program is priceless

Time spent in Sterling’s mentoring program is priceless

Students in the program come from all the elementary schools in the district, Challand Middle School and Sterling High School. Many are referred to the program by teachers.

By Steve Stein●
May 04, 2023 at 12:01 am CDT

‘K-Money,’ a special ed teacher focused on helping kids stay the course

‘K-Money,’ a special ed teacher focused on helping kids stay the course

Kim Munson's love of hip-hop music is one of many things that has helped her build connections with students.

By Brandon Clark●
May 04, 2023 at 12:01 am CDT

Thank You, Teachers: Sterling’s Jackson relishes opportunity to teach at alma mater

Thank You, Teachers: Sterling’s Jackson relishes opportunity to teach at alma mater

If you’ve been to a Sterling High School sporting event in recent years, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen Taylor Jackson.

By Dan Wussow●
May 04, 2023 at 12:01 am CDT

Thank You, Teachers: Joines stays busy with Polo students

Thank You, Teachers: Joines stays busy with Polo students

Emily Joines says she loves sleep, and she likes to spend time with family and friends. One look at her schedule and duties, though, makes one wonder how she gets much time to do either of those things.

By Ty Reynolds●
May 04, 2023 at 12:01 am CDT

Third-grade teacher in Rock Falls explains her role in English-language strategy

Third-grade teacher in Rock Falls explains her role in English-language strategy

New learning structures have been key to building-wide improvement on reading instruction.

By Brandon Clark●
May 04, 2023 at 12:01 am CDT

Science teacher makes lasting impression before leaving district

Science teacher makes lasting impression before leaving district

In Tim Kelleher's classes, students looked forward to "actually do something."

By Brandon Clark●
May 04, 2023 at 12:01 am CDT
Fostering a family atmosphere has been a winning move by Sterling chess coach

Fostering a family atmosphere has been a winning move by Sterling chess coach

Math teacher Joel Penne has coached the Sterling High School chess team from its inception as a club to a competitor at the state level.

By Troy E. Taylor●
May 04, 2023 at 12:01 am CDT
Third-grade teacher in Rock Falls explains her role in English-language strategy

Third-grade teacher in Rock Falls explains her role in English-language strategy

New learning structures have been key to building-wide improvement on reading instruction.

By Brandon Clark●
May 04, 2023 at 12:01 am CDT

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