In this article about the transformative relationship between a strong workforce and a robust Career and Technical Education program, Brett Pawlowski, NC3T Executive Vice President, discusses business/ education engagement .
Where the jobs are: The new blue collar is the title of an October 1, 2014 USA TODAY article. We’re sharing this article, along with its embedded videos, so you can read it in its entirety. You’ll also be able to read a condensed version of The new blue collar in the October issue of […]
Forty-one low-income Harper College students have been selected to become One Million Degrees Scholars. OMD empowers community college students to excel academically, and ensures that they are well prepared to enter the workforce in diverse and meaningful careers. OMD Scholars are graduating from community colleges at a rate of 70 percent – three times the […]
Lauren Becherer, a Prospect High School student, has been elected to lead the Illinois Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) – the first student chosen for the presidency from the northern half of the state. Becherer is representing Illinois as a voting delegate with FCCLA officers from across the country. Read […]
Fremd High School Applied Technology Teacher Steve Elza is one of 12 finalists for 2015 Illinois Teacher of the Year. The State Board annually sponsors theThose Who Excel awards to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the state’s public and non-public schools. Read More
Written as a letter to her brother during the Revolutionary War, character Sarah Matherson describes how her life has changed since her brother left their farm to fight the British. She finds herself taking on his chores, has less time for school, and feeds and cares for patriot soldiers that pass by the farm. Christina […]
When Schaumburg High School English Teacher Brian Curtin was named the 2012-2013 Illinois Teacher of the Year, little did he know what to expect. Since the announcement in October 2012, Curtin said he is experiencing opportunities he never would have thought possible. Read More
December 11, 2013 The winning alliance in the VEX Robotics Regional event on December 7 at Rolling Meadows High School is comprised of two teams from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and Niles North High School in Skokie. Two WildStang Robotics Teams advanced to the semifinals before being eliminated. Sponsored by the WildStang Robotics Team, which consists of […]
Professional development of teachers is a vital source of academic innovation in the classroom. Throughout the years, many District 211 teachers have successfully completed the highest professional certification credentials in the teaching field. Read More
John Hersey High School’s DECA Business Club turned in an outstanding performance at the State DECA Competition, March 7- 9 , 2013. The Hersey business students competed against over 1,200 other high school students from around the state and brought home 21 medals in two different real-world business simulations and an economics and marketing exam. […]
