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Chicago boasts 3 of nation's 34 Rhodes scholars

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:16:36 -0600

Winning free tuition at Oxford University plus, a 2-3 year living stipend were Russell A. Perkins of Evanston, Daniel D. Shih of Aurora and University of Chicago grad Stephanie A. Bell.

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State Educators Plug Proficiency Exam Loophole

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:16 -0600

How do thousands of high school sophmores become seniors without taking rigorous proficiency exams?

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Chicago alternative school a study in nepotism

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:53 -0600

A Chicago alternative school that is supposed to get wayward high-schoolers back on the right path may be on a questionable path itself.

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Tell WC: New sponsor - The Medill School of Journalism; New feature - Retweetable ads

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:42:46 -0600

Northwestern University's Medill School is our newest sponsor. The latest updates from their new Twitter account will be featured in our real-time ad space.

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College campuses mimmic Harry Potter's quidditch

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:18:01 -0600

A new trend of sports is taking flight at Northwestern University.

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Columbia College Week-long global exposure

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:16:10 -0600

Columbia will join institutions around the world on Nov. 16 in the celebration of International Education Week.

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Judge orders Chicago Public Schools to discuss transfers with Fenger students

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:33:25 -0600

A federal judge on Monday instructed Chicago Public Schools to discuss transfer options with Fenger High School students who want to change schools because they feel unsafe following the beating death

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President of Chicago Board of Education Reportedly Shot Himself in Head

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:38:45 -0600

he president of the Chicago Board of Education reportedly shot himself in the head along the Chicago River Monday morning, MyFoxChicago.com reported.

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University of Chicago builds a bridge across the moat of the Midway

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:56:44 -0600

With a new dorm, plans for an arts center and other projects, the University of Chicago builds a bridge across the moat of the Midway

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Chicago school gets $50,000 from NFL Network

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:40:43 -0600

A Chicago school is one of a handful of middle schools in the United States receiving $50,000 to help get its students in better shape.

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