Monroe teachers to attend Fairfield University workshop on using computer games to promote STEM learning; Google grant ...

Some Monroe public school teachers will attend a workshop June 27 to 29 designed to share educational methods for creating and integrating interactive educational computer games into the curriculum to help middle and high school students learn computer science and engineering concepts.

Leading Chicago Surgeon Adopts Revolutionary ARTAS System for Treatment of Hair Loss

Gregory A. Turowski, MD, Ph.D., FACS, a prominent cosmetic surgeon based in Chicago, today announced the implementation of the revolutionary ARTAS® System into his practice. The ARTAS System is the first and only FDA cleared, physician controlled, computer assisted technology that allows harvesting of individual follicular units directly from the scalp.

Rockford schools: Roosevelt High School no longer set for Ombudsman outsourcing

Teaching jobs at Roosevelt Community Education Center won’t be outsourced to private alternative education company Ombudsman Educational Services – at least for the 2012-13 school year. Assistant Superintendent Matt Vosberg will present a revised alternative education plan to the Education Committee Monday and the full Rockford School Board Tuesday following negotiations with the Rockford ...

How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, May 20

Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.

Kids' therapy program launched

BINGHAMTON -- Southern Tier Alternative Therapies recently began a pilot program for non-verbal children. The equine-assisted program involves teaching children how to communicate.