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News from September 2018

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Statewide test results: white students score 10.3 points higher at Glenview Middle School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

At Glenview Middle School, a 10.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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86.8 percent of George O Barr teachers stay put; average earns $51,932 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

More than 86.8 percent of teachers stay at George O Barr 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: low income students score 17.4 points lower at Mercer County Junior High School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

At Mercer County Junior High School, a 17.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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How much revenue has Rock Island SD 41 received from local taxpayers?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

The revenue Rock Island Milan School District 41 received through local taxes decreased 8.7 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 12.1 points higher at John Deere Middle School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

At John Deere Middle School, a 12.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: DIY T-Shirt Bag to be held September 29

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

Bring a t-shirt for the Children’s Librarians to help you make into a t-shirt bag!

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: In the Stars: Astronomy Viewing Night to be held October 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 28, 2018

Weather permitting, learn about stars and planets with the help of the Popular Astronomy Club.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 5.8 points lower at Mercer County Intermediate School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

At Mercer County Intermediate School, a 5.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Report: 79 percent of 2015 Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

In a year when 90 percent of Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School seniors graduated on time, 79 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 25.2 points lower at Alwood Middle/High School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

At Alwood Middle/High School, a 25.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 13.1 points lower at Northeast Junior High School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

At Northeast Junior High School, a 13.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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74.7 percent of Sherrard teachers stay put; average earns $42,829 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

More than 74.7 percent of teachers stay at Sherrard High 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 Riverdale CUSD 100 received from local taxpayers?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

The revenue Riverdale Community Unit School District 100 received through local taxes increased 18.5 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: low income students score 26.7 points lower at Alwood Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

At Alwood Elementary School, a 26.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Analysis: Augustana College football participation ranks 120th in nation

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

Rock Island-based Augustana College football fielded 127 players in 2016 – the 120th highest such student popularity number in the nation – according to a Rock Island Today analysis of federal education data.

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EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Banned Movie to be held September 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

Celebrate Banned Books Week with a movie adaption of a popular banned teen book!

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU Czech Centenary Music Festival Kicks Off With Symphony Orchestra Concert Friday

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Symphony Orchestra Concert, the first event in the WIU Czech Centenary Music Festival line-up, at 7:30 p.m.

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Thursday Night Groove-Candymakers to be held October 4

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2018

Thursday Night Groove Concert Series is sponsored by: Rock Island Happy Joes, ARC of the Quad Cities, and Quad City Arts (This project is supported by Quad City Arts Dollars, provided by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, and John Deere).

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Statewide test results: low income students score 20.1 points lower at Hampton Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 26, 2018

At Hampton Elementary School, a 20.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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How much revenue has Hampton SD 29 received from local taxpayers?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Hampton School District 29 received through local taxes increased 29 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.