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Newspaper
Mount Prospect Herald
Location
Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1968
Page
2
Northwest suburbs districts aim to form a 10 district co operative to press for an Education Professions Development Act grant. They seek 815,038 to continue Title III related programs and training over three years. Northwestern Univ and others join in supporting the effort. Decision expected Nov 21 with word of partial funding possible.
Two District 59 schools, Juliette Low Elementary in Arlington Heights and Holmes Junior High in Mount Prospect, are named as finalists for national education research programs. Juliette Low is the Illinois finalist in a federal study of individualized instruction sponsored by Oregon State University and the U S Office of Education. If chosen, the school would gain a substantial federal grant to train teachers and officials nationwide. A second program funded by the Danforth Foundation aims to profile five high schools and two junior highs as model schools, focusing on differentiated, modern instruction. District officials expect an announcement by March 1 and foresee significant training grants if Juliette Low is selected.
Mrs Bert Holm reported her Siamese cat missing on Rt 53 Itasca. Brian Vihnanek of Lombard found the cat after a suspected hit and run, took it to a vet, notified Itasca police, and the cat was returned in good condition.
The board voted to maintain the new policy allowing on campus smoking areas despite objections. Forest View High School reports an outdoor space near the building functioning with no major problems for a week. Parents from Prospect and Elk Grove voiced fears about safety and marijuana use, while Forest View supporters urged district wide caution but urged monitoring.
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