Ami Shah, a first-grade teacher at Lincolnwood Elementary School, joins more than 800 teachers and staff to kick off the District 65 school year at its first-ever convocation. “We are celebrating our teachers, our staff and recognizing their work and commitment to the children,” said Superintendent Devon Horton, who organized the event at Quad Indoor Sports. “And we are moving forward.” (Photo by Richard Cahan)

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