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Police incidents in Rockford Public Schools had been going up every year, reaching 503 in 2019. Then the pandemic hit.
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DeKalb elementary school principal Rheon Gibson enters Teachers' Lounge to talk about his children's book series 'Dizz Wizz' and starting as a principal during COVID.
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COVID-19 derailed their school year. Extracurricular activities are the main reason some students want to go to class at all. This summer, a few of them, like jazz band, are back.
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Every politician says they want to make education for their community better. But how do they actually work with schools to do that once they're elected?
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COVID-19 has reignited the conversation around student mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, crucially, the end of the pandemic-altered…
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After talking to school nurses and staff, Mel Gilfillan thought the Winnebago County Health Department’s statement that there were cases but no spread of…
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A newly proposed scholarship would give Rockford Public School students an opportunity for free tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University.Rockford…
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More than 40 schools in Winnebago County have reported positive COVID-19 cases. Close to half of those are Rockford Public Schools. Dr. Sandra Martell is…
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A free student laundry program kicks off this week in Rockford.The "Fresh for Learning" program lets any Rockford Public School student wash their clothes…
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How Do Students Feel About Remote Learning? At RPS, 22% Said They Felt Connected To Their ClassmatesMany school districts surveyed staff and parents over the summer. They highlighted challenges in the spring. Several schools asked the students themselves…