HF and Marian Win National Blue Ribbon Honors
HF and Marian High Schools in Illinois celebrate a Blue Ribbon award, marking HF’s second honor and Marian’s first since 1985. School leaders praise community support and academic excellence as 40 classrooms and 850 to 1,000 students watch the White House ceremony via closed circuit. US Education Secretary Riley announces the national honor amid rain delays.
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Homewood
Marian
Illinois
Michael Bruni
Bruni
D 'Ener Sas Wonton
White House
Moriarty
Department of Education
Mary
Paul McCaughey
John Koanjed
Jennifer Kropp
H-F
Dennis Schillings
McCaughey
US Secretary
Richard W. Riley
Funding plan for area schools a first step in staircase
Parents push for fair education funding as Illinois General Assembly considered increased state aid and one time per pupil grants. Local districts Bloom Township High School District 206 and Crete Monee School District 2010 received limited sums, prompting criticism that wealthier districts gain more. Leaders vow continued action with candidate forums and tax pressure, despite perceived political motives and election year dynamics.
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Bill Schwingel
Springfield
Chicago
Sharon Voliva
Illinois
PTA
Voliva
General Assembly
Bloom Township
Crete-Monee
Bloom
Rouse
Lee Daniels
R-Elmhurst
Gundlach
Hastings
Turay
Illinois lawmakers approve 1996 97 school funding boost
Republicans trumpet a 300 million state funding increase for Illinois schools in 1996 97 with new flat grants hold harmless provisions and reforms aimed at testing dress codes and governance. Democrats warn wealthier suburban districts gain more and Chicago downstate districts lag. District by district increases follow.
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Spangheld
Ecvesiege
Jim Edgar
Illinois General Assembly
General Assembly
Chicago
Downstate
Downs
House
Lee Daniels
Senate
James “Pate” Philip
Ilinois
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