Day: October 25, 2015

In and Around Park Forest Week of October 26, 2015

Halloween is Saturday, October 31 but there are many events happening all weekend. Please watch out for all the little goblins and ghouls when driving this weekend. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2015. The final Park Forest Farmers’ Market for the 2015 season will be held on October 31 from 7[Read More…]

Dept. of Education Fact Sheet: Testing Action Plan

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2015.  One essential part of educating students successfully is assessing their progress in learning to high standards. Done well and thoughtfully, assessments are tools for learning and promoting equity. They provide necessary information for educators, families, the public, and students themselves to measure progress and improve outcomes[Read More…]

Hillary Clinton Embraces Principles for Easing the Burdens of Testing for Educators and Families

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2015. Today, Hillary Clinton released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s announcement of a “Testing Action Plan” to identify ways to ease the burdens of school testing for educators and families: “Throughout my campaign, I have stood with parents, educators and students calling for[Read More…]

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