Monthly Archives: March 2014

Autism Activists Oppose State’s Plan To Cut Classroom Program


http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/03/27/autism-activists-oppose-states-plan-to-cut-classroom-program/

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Good News! NYC Department of Education Issues Guidelines for Opting Out of Tests


Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
Here is good news indeed! After a dozen years of test mania in New York City, Chancellor Carmen Farina issued instructions for testing that make clear that students will not be punished for…

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Autism rates soar, federal funding urged


http://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/autism-rates-federal-funding-105113.html

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Seussical the Musical Comes to SD81!!


Originally posted on District 81 Superintendent:
The Lincoln Middle School Drama students and the faculty and staff involved outdid themselves this week with their production of Seussical the Musical.  I was lucky enough to watch the musical with our friends from…

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Study: The Alzheimer’s-Aluminum Direct Link


http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/03/22/aluminum-toxicity-alzheimers.aspx?e_cid=20140322Z1_PRNL_art_1&utm_source=prmrnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20140322Z1&et_cid=DM41140&et_rid=461226992

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Congratulations Lady Lightning Champions!!!


Originally posted on District 81 Superintendent:
Early this morning I reached out to Lincoln Middle School to see who had taken some good pictures I could share from the championship game our Lincoln girls won last night.  Immediately, the proud coaches…

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District 81 Students Named Citizens of the Year!


Originally posted on District 81 Superintendent:
This afternoon I had the pleasure of attending an awards ceremony at West Leyden High School hosted by West 40 in honor of students named “School Citizen of the Year.” I am proud to announce…

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Northlake gold medalist receives hero’s welcome home


http://franklinpark.suntimes.com/news/roybal-FPH-03182014:article

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Apple finally EOL’s iPad 2, resurrects the iPad 4 at $399


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Everything You Know About St. Patrick’s Day Is Wrong


http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4957861?ir=Chicago

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