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News from September 2018

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How much revenue has AlWood CUSD 225 received from local taxpayers?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 30, 2018

The revenue Alwood Community Unit School District 225 received through local taxes increased 33.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

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Rock Island's JaMir Price commits to Bradley

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 30, 2018

Rock Island star guard JaMir Price has committed to attend Bradley University.

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Statewide test results: white students score 17.1 points higher at Denkmann Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 30, 2018

At Denkmann Elementary School, a 17.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: white students score 8.2 points higher at Ridgewood Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 30, 2018

At Ridgewood Elementary School, a 8.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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State Sen. Anderson celebrates promotion and endorsements from first responders

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 30, 2018

Two first responder groups offered support for one of their own by endorsing state Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) in his bid for re-election.

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85.7 percent of Millikin teachers stay put; average earns $50,259 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 30, 2018

More than 85.7 percent of teachers stay at Millikin Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 13.6 points higher at Edison Junior High School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 30, 2018

At Edison Junior High School, a 13.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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65 percent of Lincoln-Irving teachers stay put; average earns $66,313 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 30, 2018

More than 65 percent of teachers stay at Lincoln-Irving Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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69.2 percent of Wells teachers stay put; average earns $60,925 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 29, 2018

More than 69.2 percent of teachers stay at Wells Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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How much revenue has Rockridge CUSD 300 received from local taxpayers?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 29, 2018

The revenue Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 received through local taxes increased 23.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

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Statewide test results: white students score 37.2 points higher at Earl H. Hanson Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 29, 2018

At Earl H. Hanson Elementary School, a 37.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: white students score 5.3 points higher at George O. Barr School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 29, 2018

At George O. Barr School, a 5.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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87.2 percent of Colona teachers stay put; average earns $40,018 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 29, 2018

More than 87.2 percent of teachers stay at Colona Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 11.7 points higher at Rock Island Center for Math & Science

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 29, 2018

At Rock Island Center for Math & Science, a 11.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: white students score 0.6 points lower at Rock Island Academy

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 29, 2018

At Rock Island Academy, a 0.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Downtown Davenport businesses highlighted in Independent We Stand's Great American Mississippi River Road Trip

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 29, 2018

Shopping local and investing in our urban core helps build our distinct personality.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU Broadcasting Students Bring Home Honors from 42nd Mid-America Emmy Gala

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 29, 2018

A trio of Western Illinois University Broadcasting students were honored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Mid-America Chapter over the weekend during the 42nd Mid-America Emmy gala in Kansas City, MO.

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Athletes in Action: Football

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of September 26 to October 3.

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88.6 percent of C.R. Hanna teachers stay put; average earns $47,015 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

More than 88.6 percent of teachers stay at C.R. Hanna Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 16.6 points higher at Woodrow Wilson Middle School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

At Woodrow Wilson Middle School, a 16.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.