Moraine Valley Community College’s wraparound programs aim to bolster retention and degree completion
The September board meeting showcased the ways leadership is shaping programs to advance student success at the college.
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TTHS SD205 partners with children’s hospital on sexual abuse curriculum. Is it enough?
Thornton Township High Schools District 205’s new program will integrate sexual abuse prevention training into health classes and offer after-school guidance sessions for youth.
Limited transparency concerns overshadow West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 approved budget and board resignation
In September, the board's closed session and budget hearing practices eclipsed news that a board member would resign.
How Thornton Township High Schools District 205 is shoring up funds for long-term infrastructure upgrades
In August, the district presented its plans to sell $35 million of debt, part of a ‘working cash fund’ to complete roof replacements, elevator repairs, and more.
A stop gap to address teacher shortages, cadres raise voices for pay equity
West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 substitute teachers are advocating for increased pay, training, and benefits.
South Holland School District 151 board hires new teachers and ramps up building security
The board approved 15 staffers, including four teachers at Taft Elementary School in Harvey, as the district replaces entry doors at all schools.
New details emerge about fourth of July tension between township officials and school board president
The former chief of staff to Tiffany Henyard accused her of recording a phone call between Henyard and District 205 school board President Nina Graham.
Harvey teen lands highly selective Bank of America leaders internship
Margaret Gonzalez is one of five teens across the Chicago-area selected for the program, now in its 20th year.
South Suburban College board passes tentative budget amid union negotiations
A public budget hearing is scheduled for September. Teachers are hopeful that union negotiations will provide increased pay.
Thornton Township Schools District 205 board takes heat from township official over fourth of July friction
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard complained school board members called police to move the township’s annual fourth of July celebration from school property in Dolton, where Henyard is also the mayor. But the campus is also closed for the summer due to construction on the roof.
TTHS SD205 partners with children’s hospital on sexual abuse curriculum. Is it enough?
Thornton Township High Schools District 205’s new program will integrate sexual abuse prevention training into health classes and offer after-school guidance sessions for youth.
Limited transparency concerns overshadow West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 approved budget and board resignation
In September, the board's closed session and budget hearing practices eclipsed news that a board member would resign.
How Thornton Township High Schools District 205 is shoring up funds for long-term infrastructure upgrades
In August, the district presented its plans to sell $35 million of debt, part of a ‘working cash fund’ to complete roof replacements, elevator repairs, and more.
A stop gap to address teacher shortages, cadres raise voices for pay equity
West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 substitute teachers are advocating for increased pay, training, and benefits.
South Holland School District 151 board hires new teachers and ramps up building security
The board approved 15 staffers, including four teachers at Taft Elementary School in Harvey, as the district replaces entry doors at all schools.
New details emerge about fourth of July tension between township officials and school board president
The former chief of staff to Tiffany Henyard accused her of recording a phone call between Henyard and District 205 school board President Nina Graham.
Harvey teen lands highly selective Bank of America leaders internship
Margaret Gonzalez is one of five teens across the Chicago-area selected for the program, now in its 20th year.
South Suburban College board passes tentative budget amid union negotiations
A public budget hearing is scheduled for September. Teachers are hopeful that union negotiations will provide increased pay.
Thornton Township Schools District 205 board takes heat from township official over fourth of July friction
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard complained school board members called police to move the township’s annual fourth of July celebration from school property in Dolton, where Henyard is also the mayor. But the campus is also closed for the summer due to construction on the roof.
