Education & Youth

Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson to sue TTHS D205 alleging district violated her civil rights over football camp

She alleged Thornton Township Schools District 205 board president Nina Graham barred Wilson from attending the camp, which Wilson was not an organizer of, “for political purposes.”

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WH SD147 appoints Daryll Lacey as principal of Lincoln Early Learning Center

Lacey previously served as principal of Creative Communications Academy in Calumet City for three years.

Summer storms cause brief power outages at SH SD151 schools

With the first day of school less than a month away, South Holland School District 151 officials say building repairs, classroom materials, and technology orders are moving ahead as students prepare to return Aug. 6.

Superintendent Teresa Hill departs from SH SD151 after 14 years

Hill delivered her final State of the District report at the South Holland School District 151 board meeting on June 8, reflecting on district developments during her tenure ahead of her departure to Homewood School District 153.

TTHS D205 digital signage bolstering student engagement, survey suggests

Thornton Township High Schools District 205’s digital signage initiative aims to enhance communication among students and staff, delivering real-time information in a modernized format.

WHD SD147 students prompt upward trend in math and reading skills, data show

The district’s curriculum department reported growth in reading and math proficiency among students, highlighting cohorts that showed sustained academic advancement year after year.

In compliance with state law, TTHS D205 addresses immigration policy after criticism

Superintendent Nathanial Cunningham, Jr. defended the district, saying they’re following appropriate protocols, as required by the state’s July 1 deadline.

Riverdale native Kathryn Varner named next superintendent of SH SD151

She has worked for South Holland School District 151 for 25 years, beginning as a paraprofessional.

HSD 152 expands summer school for incoming kindergarten students
WHD SD147 introduces blended co-teaching model to align specialized services with Thornton

The district will implement a new blended co-teaching model for eighth graders receiving specialized services to ease their transition into high school.

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