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D. 202 proposed budget deficit shrinking; challenges still loom

The proposed 2011-12 District 202 operating budget shows a $5.8 million deficit because of the continuing fiscal issues brought on by a deep economic recession, collapsed housing market and unstable, unreliable state funding. Over the last two years District 202 has cut more than $30 million in expenses to address the challenges caused by the [...]

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D. 202 Class of 2011 posts new record score on ACT exam

Graduating seniors from the Class of 2011 set a new record-high district score on the ACT college entrance exam, breaking the record set by the 2010 graduating class. The ACT measures students’ readiness for college, and is widely used for college eligibility by Midwestern institutions of higher learning. About 1,711 graduating seniors from Plainfield High [...]

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District 202 schools announce 2011 curriculum nights

District 202 schools will hold Curriculum Nights in August and September to let parents and guardians see what their students will be learning this year, talk to teachers, and see their schools. Please call your school(s) directly for more information. Bonnie McBeth Learning Center: • August 31 o 6:30-8 p.m. – LEAP program and Multi-needs [...]

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Increase in AP enrollment continues; scores still holding steady

The number of District 202 students challenging themselves academically by taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses continues to rise and their scores on the AP exams are holding steady despite the larger number of students taking the tests. Administrators updated the Board of Education on the AP program at the Board’s August 15, 2011 regular meeting. [...]

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“Arbitrary” NCLB standards continue to create confusing, misleading message on local student achievement

Overall District 202 student scores on state reading tests held stable and math scores dipped slightly for the first time in eight years. Yet fewer District 202 schools made “adequate yearly progress” (AYP) on the state standardized tests last spring, according to data presented to the Board of Education on August 15, 2011. The dilemma [...]

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District 202 welcomes five new principals, assistant principals

District 202 has a new principal at the Bonnie McBeth Learning Center; and new assistant principals at Timber Ridge Middle School, and Crystal Lawns, Elizabeth Eichelberger, Eagle Pointe and Walker’s Grove elementary schools. Eight-year veteran special education teacher Kristin Brower takes over as principal at Bonnie McBeth, which is District 202’s preschool. Brower replaces Mina [...]

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