Incidents of students viewing porn at school came to light in April after a parent called the Forest Glen Elementary School principal, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The Eagle Scout says the school arbitrarily infringed on his First Amendment rights and he wants his record cleared.
“Removing these temporary buildings will clear the way for future construction projects at the college,” Governor Quinn said.
District 41 officials say boys ages 9 to 11 looked at porn online on a school district computer and on an iPod on the playground.
Students on school athletic teams and in marching bands are currently, under state law, allowed an exemption from physical education courses, according to the Daily Herald.
The District 58 school board in recent months has been discussing the possibility of implementing a fee for busing students.
She said the bus’s heater was not working when she began her route Jan. 23, and Illinois Central School Bus ignored her repeated pleas for help.
New Illinois School Report Card released today reveals scary reality as standards rise and scores drop.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Fourteen students from Herrick and O'Neill middle schools in Downers Grove were selected to participate in the annual Illinois Music Educators Association Festival.
Beginning Nov. 1, teams of four to eight students can register to participate in the Reading Games, a district-wide reading competition for third through eighth grade students in District 58.
Downers Grove District 99 previewed its 2012 School Report Card at an Oct. 21 board meeting. The district boasts an increased graduation rate—putting it at 92.2 percent. The full report is available Oct. 31.
O’Neill Middle School teacher Meg Van Dyke is one of three Illinois finalists for this year’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program.
Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?
The six students ranked among the top 5 percent of the roughly 1.5 million students who took the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Marlo Thomas asks "Bullied" author for tips to help parents.
Current South High Principal Steve Bild will retire at the end of the 2013-14 school year.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
Former Boston Celtics point guard Chris Herren will speak about his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse during a special event at North High on Oct. 10.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Downers Grove North and South high school students are among 16,000 nationwide who will be considered for a National Merit Scholarship next spring.
Parenting advice from Mom.me on how parents can help their kids succeed in their first year of college. The hardest lesson? Letting them go.
Lunch shouldn’t make your kids sick. Here are some tips to preventing foodborne illness in their lunch bag.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Well, for starters, you want your peanut butter to jelly ration at 2:1. What are your tips for creating the perfect sandwich?
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
Find your student's list of necessary supplies for the 2013/2014 school year right here on Woodridge Patch.
U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about Americans in school as we get ready for the 2013-14 school year.
The magazine's 2013 report out this week recognizes several Illinois schools.
Nancy Kupka and newcomer Rick Pavinato prevailed over Debbie Boyle and Mike Davenport, respectively, after a contentious vote Monday night.
Downers Grove North ranked 36th out of 667 Illinois high schools, while South High placed 52nd, according to the annual list published by U.S. News and World Report.
The Woodridge Chamber of Commerce offers annual scholarships for graduating high school seniors.
School District will have flexibility to decide whether to take days off for Lincoln’s Birthday and Casimir Pulaski, Martin Luther King, Columbus and Veterans days.
William Murphy and Edgewood schools were recognized for strong standardized test scores.
The Woodridge School District 68 board will hold a hearing Feb. 4 to discuss holding classes on various holidays, such as Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and Veterans Day.
Several local women business owners met with South High students Wednesday during the school's first ever Women's Entrepreneurship Vendor Show.