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Math & Science Scores
U.S. students are still behind other countries in math, science
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Illinois Students Score All-Time Low...
Education officials plan to hire an independent auditor to look into why Illinois high school students posted all-time low scores on an achievement exam...
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Handing Out Birth Control At Schools
Most in AP poll favor public schools providing birth control, though qualms remain
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Three Rockford Schools Have Some of Highest Dropout Rates in Illinois
55 Illinois schools considered "dropout factories" because no more than 60 percent of the students who start as freshmen make it to their senior year.
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Local Student Nominated for national Award Program
ROCKFORD, IL – Cathryn Herlihey, Keith School senior, has been nominated to compete in the national Principal’s Leadership Award scholarship program.
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NOMINATE A GOLDEN APPLE (DEADLINE 10/25)
10/16/2007-The last day to nominate a Pre-K through 5th grade Teacher for the 2008 Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Award is Thursday, October 25th. Don’t miss this opportunity to let that exceptional teacher know just how great they are!
New Harlem Superintendent
It's a year of new beginnings at Harlem School District.
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School Health Requirements
Hundreds of Rockford parents are receiving letters that say their children cannot return to school because they have not completed state health requirements...
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Jackson Okay to Return to Jefferson as Principal
The man at the center of a major controversy involving Rockford's Jefferson High School to his old job.
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Panel Says Poshard's Grad Work Met Standards of Time But Not Now
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) -- A review panel at Southern Illinois University says SIU's president didn't plagiarize parts of his 1984 doctoral dissertation but he should update its academic citations.
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UT: Principal Challange
His goal is to drop 100-pounds and he's taking an unusual way of achieving his goal, by having his students go along for the journey.
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WA: School Lockers
A brand new school in Seattle, Washington has just about everything a student could want -- except lockers. The 67-million-dollar building was designed without them, and that's not sitting well with both students and parents.
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Jefferson High Update
New information tonight on the Jefferson High School controversy in Rockford
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Improving Campus Security
Illinois distributes 300 radios to 70 colleges, universities
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Spider Study Needs Kids
State officials encourage students to join a spider study
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Rockford In 20 Competition
How do you see Rockford in 20 years? As a future leader of Rockford, let the current leaders know how you picture the city in 2027.
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Cardinals' Rick Ankiel says Everything He Took in 2004 Prescribed by Physician
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel says any drugs he received in 2004 were prescribed by a physician to help him recover from elbow surgery.
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AP Illinois High School Football Rankings
Here are this week's Associated Press state rankings for Illinois high school football, compiled by a statewide panel of sportswriters.
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Rockford Public School District 205: Welcome Message
Rockford Public School District 205: Video welcome message for the 2007-2008 school year.
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Tommie Harris Says He's Ready to Play
The Chicago Bears' Tommie Harris had little to say as he walked off the field following today's practice in Lake Forest.
Princeton Tops U.S. News College Rankings Again
Princeton tops the latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings. It's the eighth straight year the New Jersey school has either tied or held the top slot outright.
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Road Trips Define Illinois Basketball Schedule
Illinois opens its basketball season November 11th at home against Northeastern, but the road will likely make or break the Illini.
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Phillies Beat Brewers in Extras
Wes Helms hit a two-out, two-run double in the eleventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies came back from a 6-0 deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 today.
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Woods Makes Up Ground
Rory Sabbatini will bring a 1-shot lead over Tiger Woods into the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational.
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Report: States should improve teacher licensing and evaluation policies
When it comes to getting a license to teach, policies vary from state to state.
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Hononegah School District Dealing With Overcrowding
When houses go up and families move in, local schools are stressed.
Three Winnebago Students Arrested
With vivid Images of school massacres fresh in their minds, Winnebago High School had its own scare this week.
New Bucks coach to emphasize defense
New Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak wants his players to concentrate more on playing defense.
Two School Districts Get Federal Grant Money
Rockford and Meridian Districts get $$$ for Emergency Response Programs
Year-Round Rockford School Changing Policy
Rockford's only year round public school is trying another new alternative policy this year.
Transition Time
It was move-in day, a time many parents dread, but many students love.
Education Summit
Our kids are getting ready head back to school, but many of these young people believe what they will be learning doesn't matter.
Big Changes in Oregon Schools Bus Transport Plan
Oregon Community Unit School District #220 is announcing that several significant changes have been made regarding bus transportation for students for the upcoming 2006-07 school year.
School Choice
School busing, one of the most emotional issues in Rockford. The future of this way of life for our kids is being hammered by a special community group.
Manufacturing Education in High School
Manufacturing is not dead in Rockford, but it is changing. Rockford's educational system will be discussing opening a new high school to address the area's needs.
Gov. Signs Law Expanding School Consolidation Options
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - School districts throughout Illinois now have more options under state law when they decide the time is right to come together.
Truancy Law
Rockford police and school leaders may be cracking down on truant students and their parents next year.
Done Deal
Tuesday night the Rockford School Board voted 5 to 2 to extend Superintendent Dr. Dennis Thompson's contract.
Contract Extension?
Tuesday night, Rockford school board members are expected to vote on a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Dennis Thompson. Dr. Thompson and school board president Nancy Kalchbrenner say an extension will provide stability for the school system.
New Harlem School Board Member
A mother of two is voted in as the next Harlem School Board member.
Schools
$45.8 billion is the final number on the Illinois state budget passed last week, and now that the plan for 2007 is solidified some elected officials are taking credit, while others say not so fast.
Hononegah Teacher Honored
She's the pride of Illinois, the 2005-2006 teacher of the year for our state, and she's one of our own.
Rockford Public Schools Launch Campaign to Promote Referendum
Back in 2002 a referendum worth more than $14 million for the Rockford School District passed, and for the past five years that's funding the district has come to depend on. But that referendum and those crucial funds will soon be up for renewal. Thursday, the district launched its campaign to keep those crucial funds in its piggybank.
Longtime Rockford Principal Surprised
A man who has helped educate tens of thousands of Rockford kids got a big surprise.
New Belvidere North High School Principal Named
Two-time Indiana Principal of the Year winner Richard Kirchner will head the new school in 2007. He as been the principal of Portage, Indiana's high school.
Local Group Looks to Curb Drinking and Driving During Prom Season
Prom is one of the most memorable events in any teenager's life. However, a few bad decisions can easily turn a delightful night into a deadly night. Mothers Against Drunk Driving is taking measures to prevent that from happening here.
New Beloit Superintendent
The next Beloit superintendent is a former coach and police officer. He also has 20 years of experience working in education.
High Schoolers and Teachers Honored
Rockford, Illinois April 20, 2006 – Outstanding area high school students and educators are being honored by Rockford Rotary Club at the annual High School Awards Day today at Memorial Hall.
School Library Aides Jobs on the Chopping Block
The school board is considering cutting 25 library aides because the district lost nearly $5 million in federal funding.
UI Trustees Consider Tuition and Fee Hikes
Next fall's incoming freshmen at the University of Illinois' two largest campuses will be asked to pay 9.5 percent more in tuition than this year's class.

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