Phil Collins (yes, the references to celebs keep on coming) has a wide-ranging background in top suburban school districts, and has been a teacher and administrator in elementary, middle and high school.
This vending machines have organic snacks--and prices to match. See how students reacted.
Alarmed second- and third-graders at Nelson School said a man had struck them; when the police and principal investigated, they concluded something much tamer occurred.
Since Niles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge all border Chicago, it remains to be seen if strike will be felt.
Parents in D-63 recently received letters saying 5 of 7 schools are not making 'adequate yearly progress' under the NCLB law. But educators say the schools are performing well--it's the law that's flawed.
Plan projects more in property taxes because of early tax bills
Niles West and Niles North High Schools (D-219) are looking at a calendar change, requested by students, that would have them starting school two weeks earlier in August. But will it jive with grade schools, parks?
With District 67 schools in a financial bind, the PTA puts on an auction to benefit the children.
State Board of Education honors grade school for second year in a row in meeting performance criteria.
Ranked No. 2 in Illinois in per-pupil expenses, administrators look to slow down rising costs.
The statewide honor comes on top of the school receiving an Academic Excellence Award.
Public comments are more negative at Monday night's forum than during first community forum.
List of teachers to be cut could change after union negotiations.
As Morton Grove and Skokie become more diverse, School District 69 adjusts services.
Why you shouldn't take it personally.
Rejection letters are not personal, and generally have to do with a variety of factors.
Three options to campus life next fall
There's a right college for almost every student.
Making these assumptions on your college essay will earn you rejection letters fast.