The Daily Herald endorses Jessica Buttimer, Edward Estes and Julie Hill for Glen Ellyn Elementary School District 41 and Yannick Koger, Jessica McGee and Kevin McGrane for District 89 in the April 4 consolidated election.
Across the country, schools are sounding the alarm over significant staff shortages, and DuPage County is no exception. In October of 2021, the Illinois State Board of Education reported there were 122 unfilled positions in DuPage County schools, including 24 teaching positions and 78 paraprofessional positions.
Anti-mask protesters again lined the streets outside the Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 administration offices Wednesday despite concerns from parents about the safety of students arriving at a neighboring school.