Summer planning extends beyond the last bell
Teachers in the area use summer to pursue advanced degrees and specialized certifications while preparing for the next school year. Erin Roeper of Thornton Township High School notes most work ten weeks and attend curriculum workshops, reading, and professional development to improve their curricula. Janet Mark of Homewood Flossmoor High School agrees that colleagues stay busy researching ideas and optimizing lessons for the coming year.
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Thornton Township High School
Harvey
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Heat prompts flexible back to school plans in suburbs
Area districts adapt to an ongoing heat wave as students return. Officials say classrooms, some air conditioned, will require extra water breaks and altered activities while districts consider early releases and possible rescheduling of athletics and co curriculars for extreme heat conditions.
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National Weather Service
Chicago
Merzlock
Hansen
Long
Consolidated High School
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