Two musicals now playing in District U-46
"Joseph" at Bartlett HS and "Hairspray!" at Larkin HS are set for performances this weekend in Elgin-based School District U-46.
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A 22-state testing consortium has just released a manual telling test administrators how to accommodate students who have special needs during the tests the consortium will develop in the future.
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Elite athletes excel in cognitive ability as well
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Research suggests elite athletes also outperform their nonathletic peers in terms of performing some cognitive tasks.
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