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Illinois Faces 5th Year Of An Increasing Population Decline
Illinoisans received their 5th consecutive year of bad news at the end of 2018, with U.S. Census Bureau data showing the state suffered a record fifth year of worsening population decline. New census data released April 18 show that for … Continue reading
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Tagged #city politics, budget, Chicago, education, Illinois, income tax, Madigan, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, school, transparency
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Illinois School Administrator Salaries Highest in the US
Too often the school board announces cuts that directly affects the children, but honestly a good look would be at the high priced administrators. This is a local school board issue, not a state issue, but top heavy administration is … Continue reading
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Six Socialists on Chicago City Council
Six Socialists on Chicago City Council “Chicago will soon have more socialist City Council members than any major U.S. city in modern history,” said CDSA co-chairs Lucie Macias and Leonard Pierce in a Wednesday op-ed for the Chicago Tribune. Of … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, Chicago, cook county, education, Illinois, lightfoot, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, socialist, transparency
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The governor’s office issued a concerning response to a simple request for the numbers backing up his “fair tax” proposal.
More than a week after claiming his income tax proposal would raise $3.4 billion in new revenue, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office now claims it can’t find the math used to calculate that number. This doesn’t inspire confidence in the governor’s … Continue reading
Principal Symptoms of ADHD in Children and Teenagers
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent mental health problems affecting children in the United States. It is widely discussed in popular mental health articles, and it seems that parents all think they know how to … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Chicago, Education, Health, IEP, Illinois, language, LASEC, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, mental health, politics, Uncategorized
Tagged advocacy, advocates, Autism, Board of Education, Chicago, education, Illinois, parents, Roy F. McCampbell, school, Special Education, special needs, transparency
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Leyden High Schools To Have An E Learning Day on Monday, November 26, 2018
Tomorrow – Monday, November 26, 2018 will be an E-Learning Day at East and West Leyden schools at Leyden SD 212. Assignments will be available in @Schoology by 9:00 am. Students make sure to sign in for attendance purposes and … Continue reading
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Tagged Board of Education, education, Franklin Park, Illinois, Leyden, Leyden High School District 212, Rosemont, Schiller Park, school district., Special Education
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Don’t Stop Believin’: Jonathan Cane of Journey joined longtime baseball exec, Nick Colletti, both Leyden grads, as they returned for book signing
It was a very happy homecoming for Jonathan Cain when he visited Leyden High Schools on Nov. 12 to sign copies of his new book “Don’t Stop Believin’: The Man, The Band, and the Song That Inspired Generations.” The keyboardist … Continue reading
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Morton Schapiro, Northwestern officials say Harvard trial won’t affect admissions
As the Harvard admissions lawsuit placing a microscope on the practice of affirmative action in higher education goes to trial, Northwestern officials say the outcome shouldn’t affect University admissions. The lawsuit charging Harvard University with systematic discrimination against Asian-Americans … Continue reading
The New Year Sees No Relief For Illinoisans’ From Ever Growing Property Tax Bills
A major reason for Illinoisans’ daunting property tax bills is the record number of local government bodies they’re supporting. Illinois, for example, is home to nearly 860 school districts, fifth-highest in the nation. Meanwhile, those districts serve the fifth-lowest number of … Continue reading →