Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. A new report released yesterday by the Center for American Progress provides an up-to-date review of states’ Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA, flexibility plans and assesses the extent to which states have strategically thought about how expanded learning time can support school turnaround efforts.[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Center for American Progress Proposes Reforms to Improve Outcomes, Efficiency of U.S. Postsecondary Education System
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. A new report released yesterday by the Center for American Progress outlines promising reforms that seek to improve and strengthen the connection between higher-education systems and employers, and urges an “all-of-the-above” approach to boost program completion, reduce educational costs, and improve the overall quality of the[Read More…]
Five Years After Oil and Gas Debacle in Utah, the Bureau of Land Management Is at a Turning Point
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. Five years ago this week, a controversial decision by the Bush administration to lease lands near national parks in Utah for oil and gas drilling sparked a firestorm of public opposition and prompted the incoming Obama administration to undertake an aggressive agenda to clean up and[Read More…]
Energy Dept. Reports: U.S. Fuel Cell Market Production and Deployment Continues Strong Growth
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. The Energy Department released three new reports today showcasing strong growth across the U.S. fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market – continuing America’s leadership in clean energy innovation and providing U.S. businesses more affordable, cleaner transportation and power options. According to these reports, the United States continues[Read More…]
ACLU Files Complaint Against Carnegie Mellon for Poor Response to Student Sexual Assault
PHILADELPHIA—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint today against Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for failing to protect a student after concluding that her abusive ex-girlfriend violated its sexual assault policy. The student, who wishes to remain anonymous, ended her abusive relationship following numerous incidents of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Attorney General Madigan Announce Next Steps to Protect Residents from Petcoke Dust
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. Mayor Emanuel Introduces Regulations for Bulk Material Piles, Joins Attorney General Madigan in Agreed Order to Remove Petcoke Piles from Beemsterboer Facility Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Attorney General Lisa Madigan were joined today by Alderman John Pope, Alderman George Cardenas and leaders from environmental and community groups[Read More…]
Distinguished Rochester Man Named Illinois Veteran of the Month
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) recognized Larry Trapani, Sr. – a U.S. Army veteran, distinguished veteran leader, and retired State of Illinois employee – as the Illinois Veteran of the Month for December 2013 at a ceremony at in Springfield on Tuesday, Dec. 17,[Read More…]
Chicago Radio ‘Superjock’ Larry Lujack Dies
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. Legendary Chicago radio personality Larry Lujack died on Wednesday in New Mexico of esophageal cancer. He was 73. Lujack, also known as ‘Superjock’ and ‘Uncle Lar’ worked for various Chicago radio stations from the 1960s through 1987. Along with his sidekick ‘Little Tommy,’ Lujack’s shows featured the[Read More…]
Have You Made Your New Year’s Resolution? Become an Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutor at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills[Read More…]
Follow the Trail of Bread Crumbs to South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College is back with an exciting and delightfully amusing variation of the Grimm classic, Hansel and Gretel, by Michele L. Vacca. Performances will take place in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on SSC’s Main Campus on Saturdays, January[Read More…]
