Student-athletes need rest during summer workouts
Student-athletes generally stay in shape during the off-season in the summer, but taking some time off is important, too.
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IL custodians signal contract talk difficulties
Janitors and other school service workers, represented by the SEIU, say they're having trouble negotiating contract wages that are up to standard.
IL girls’ volleyball gives Metea Valley 1st state title
IL has girls' volleyball champs, and history was made at several schools, after a year of having no volleyball state title.
Robotics team at Metea Valley wins national renown
We congratulate the freshman robotics team at Metea Valley HS in Aurora, Ill., on winning an online challenge for inclusivity in STEM.
New IL law ensures inclusion of LGBTQ+
A law will take effect next school year in IL that will require students to study LGBTQ history as part of the social studies curriculum.
Teen Vogue Summit inspires teens in L.A.
A magazine's summit brings together young people, and inspires, encourages, & connects a new generation of activists & creators.
IL schools pitch in for Houston’s Harvey victims
In a "We Are One America" way, schools across IL are reaching out to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Proud.
Metea Valley musical is crazy good, crazy political
A musical at a suburban Chicago high school foreshadowed, in a crazy, creepy, kooky way, the Republican Party's nominee for president.
Here’s how Dist. 204 wins so many Grammys
Metea Valley HS in Aurora, IL, will receive a Grammy this year, when the awards are announced, and Dist 204 in the western suburbs is familiar with the honor.