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🌱 Patch AM: How does Barrington High School’s college readiness stack up in Lake County?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How does Barrington High School's college readiness stack up in Lake County?

Also on today's calendar: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower in spots, temps: high: 62, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 27.5% of Lake Zurich High School graduates who attended Illinois community colleges enrolled in remedial courses in 2024-25 (lakecountygazette.com) — New state data show how Lake Zurich High School graduates compare on remedial coursework at Illinois community colleges, and the same table highlights Barrington High School's relatively low 19.2% remediation rate. For Barrington families, the figures offer a snapshot of how well local graduates are prepared for college alongside neighboring Lake County schools, amid rising statewide education funding and a new child tax credit.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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