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Interviews for the 42nd Educator of the Year Begin

Over the next several weeks, staff from the ROE will be traveling throughout Kane County to interview the nominees for Educator of the Year. This year's pool of 45 nominees contains representatives from all 9 districts in Kane County. Make sure to follow the ROE on social media for behind the scene looks at the interviews and profiles on each of the nominees.
Minh Nguyen is the Winner of the Kane County Spelling Bee

Giving the proper definition to "mesa", a mountain with a flat top, is how Minh Nguyen, a St. Charles Borromeo student, secured his victory at the Spelling Bee.

As the winner of the Kane County Spelling Bee, Minh and his family will be sponsored by the Dunham Fund and the  Kane Excellence in Education Partnership, and will be flown to Washington DC to compete in the National Spelling Bee on May 28 - June 4. The ROE is appreciative of the generosity of all the sponsors for this event.

The 2017 Congressional Art Competition is Accepting Entries

Each year, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and each congressional district. 

Have students that are interested in participating in this national competition? More details on guidelines can be found on the Congressional Art Competition website. All artwork is due to the student's respective Congressman. The student release form for the competition can be accessed here.
Juvenile Justice Center Celebrates 20 Years

This month, the Juvenile Justice Center celebrated 20 years. The JJC has an education program run by the ROE where certified teachers give daily instructions year-round in language arts, math, science, and social studies to ensure that students will continue to be educated and make a successful transition back into their public school program.

The ROE is appreciative of the generosity of all citizens that have contributed their time and resources to make the JJC Education Program a success.

FIRST 2017: The Institute For Better Learning

Looking for professional learning opportunities this summer? West Aurora High School is hosting FIRST 2017, a 3-day summer institute for educators and administrators focused on creating school cultures that put learning first for all students.

FIRST 2017 will take place June 14 - June 16 at West Aurora High School. The conference will feature powerful keynote speakers, and a full slate of breakout sessions to help participants personalize their learning. Registration is now open.

The Douglas Hoeft Scholarship is Accepting Applications

Douglas Hoeft, a former Regional Superintendent of Kane County, was committed to education for all students and has had a scholarship established in his name to honor his work and commitment to improve the educational system in Illinois. 

Applications for the scholarship are due April 1st, 2017. Applicants must be a graduate of a school or home school in Kane County and must be entering the first year of a vocational/technical program or an institution of higher education.

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

If you are searching for a way to lower your monthly student loan payments or make additional degrees more affordable, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program may be an option for you. Visit  http://KaneROE.myisls.com, enter code KANE & see if you qualify.
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