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‘Waiting for Superman’ incomplete on education

‘Waiting for Superman’ incomplete on education

If hospitals didn’t provide scalpels to surgeons or if contractors prohibited plumbers from using wrenches, would we get out the pitchforks and torches to storm operating rooms and basements? That’s unclear after seeing the new documentary from Oscar-winning director David Guggenheim, whose film is an unflinching but incomplete look...
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GORDON HONORED FOR WORK TO IMPROVE EDUCATION

Representative Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) last week received the Illinois Downstate Caucus Education Advocate Award for the 96th General Assembly for her work in improving schools in the area. “I am honored and humbled to receive this award. Ensuring that our children have a positive environment to enhance learning has been...
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District 150 needs business, board to clean house

District 150 needs business, board to clean house

As Peorians anticipate School District 150 interim superintendent Norm Durflinger’s formal recommendation to the board on changes in staffing, the thought of other changes comes to mind. If administrations in business, government or any human institution sometimes deflect criticism by blaming the victims, District 150 administrators and board have plenty of targets in trying...
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