Does technology boost math learning or widen gaps in schools
Larry Freeman reports on Harold Wenglinsky’s study using 1998 NAEP data showing that computer use in schools helps math achievement and school climate when tied to problem solving and real world tasks, but harms performance when used for memorization. Teacher professional development drives better outcomes, yet gaps persist among urban, rural, poor, and minority students in the South Chicago region.
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Residents urge PSC district 2010 referendum support
A Prairie State College Board resolution backs the 2010 April 13 referendum to provide resources and reduce district debt. If Crete Monee cuts occur, remediation costs rise and high school graduates need more post secondary study. Local leaders urge voters to back the plan to sustain regional job training and economic growth.
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Park District Racquet and Fitness Club Funding Debate
Letter defending Homewood Flossmoor Park District profits from Racquet and Fitness Club and Ice Arena as non taxpayer funded entities. Claims subsidies remain for senior programs, notes a $640 Racquet Club membership rise about $2 monthly for a family. Argues facility competitive and costs cover salaries and equipment to attract staff. Urges public involvement and fact checking before criticisms.
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Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office Roles and Services
New Cook County recorder Eugene Moore outlines the office mission to record store and provide accurate legible records. The office handles land transactions liens incorporations and military discharges free of charge and offers historical documents and online access via a network linking suburban locations agencies and subscribers.
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Gene” Moore
Will County forest preserve bond vote urged for 6500 acres
Thorn Creek Nature Preserve members urge Will County voters to approve a bond issue on April 13 to preserve about 6 500 acres of forest wetlands and prairies and to expand education and recreation. Tax impact cited: a 100 000 home would rise about 2 45 in 2000 and total indebtedness tax would reach 21 that year.
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Thorn Creek
Forest Preserve
Crete-Monee referendum debate and parent concerns
A reader argues that The Star biases headlines on the Crete-Monee school district referendum and urges including all voices. The letter recalls past meetings with lawmakers about 2010 funding and questions relying on parents for financing without clear guarantees amid ongoing financial strain.
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Matteson's Good Neighbor Named Snow Angel
A neighborhood praises Dave Wickham for two decades of driveway clearing and ready assistance. He rushed to help when a father fell and went out of his way when a daughter needed support, earning the title Our angel.
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Perkins thanks backers as alderman race continues in Chicago Heights
Kevin Perkins thanks supporters for their help in the primary and announces a run off on April 13. He pledges to mobilize volunteers for the general election, outlines plans on voting rights, job programs, tax relief for business owners, predevelopment funds, senior tax freezes, and safety lighting projects, and urges continued community participation.
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Sheila Murphy
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Letters policy for The Star readers
The Star invites signed letters to the editor with writer names and verification details. Writers should include address and phone for verification but these will not be published. Letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality and no publication date is guaranteed.
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