Every learner’s journey is unique. Some are preparing to take their first college classes. Others are returning to education after years in the workforce. Some are building skills for a career they’re passionate about, while others are exploring new possibilities and discovering where their interests may lead. That spirit of exploration was on full display […]
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Opportunities blooming at LLCC’s spring career events
Career fairs and networking events do more than introduce students to employers. They open doors to possibility. At Lincoln Land Community College, connecting students to opportunity is central to our mission of transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. These experiences extend the learning environment beyond the classroom. Students explore career pathways and strengthen essential […]
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Cub Scout Pack 202 visits Illinois Times office on field trip
On Feb. 13, Cub Scout Pack 202 visited the Illinois Times office on a field trip. The Scouts toured the office and participated in activities designed to sharpen their reporting skills. PHOTO BY PATRICK YEAGLE On Friday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m., Cub Scout Pack 202 visited the Illinois Times office, located at 1240. S. […]
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More about learning-by-doing
In “Do by learning” (Aug. 15, 2013), I examined the case for providing alternatives to college prep as a path to a high school diploma. Among the pieces I drew upon for that column was Alex Tabarrok’s “Tuning In to Dropping Out “ in a recent issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education. I described, […]
