Secretary Duncan announced in Kansas City, Missouri, during first stop of back-to-school bus tour Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015. The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services today released guidance urging early learning programs to include children with disabilities. The guidance sets a vision for action that recommends states,[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Professor Visits Finland as Part of International Exchange Program
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) Professor Elise Spencer recently combined her love of travel with her interest in educational systems during a professional exchange program sponsored by the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs. She blogged her adventure to Finland, “Learning in the Land of the[Read More…]
U.S. News & World Report Lists DePaul University as ‘Innovative School’
DePaul University is one of the country’s “most innovative schools,” according to the 2016 college rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. (Photo by Jon Cecero) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015. DePaul University is one of the country’s “most innovative schools,” according to the 2016 college rankings published by U.S.[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: President Obama’s Plan for Early Financial Aid: Improving College Choice and Helping More Americans Pay for College
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2015. A higher education is one of the most important investments Americans can make in their future. To help students and families make that investment, the Obama Administration has taken steps to make it easier than ever before to apply for and access federal grants and loans.[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church to Screen Documentary Film ‘Hot Coffee’ on Friday, September 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host the screening of the documentary film ‘Hot Coffee’ on Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening. Have you heard about the case of the woman who sued[Read More…]
September 2015 Sparkles at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2015. Late summer is a special time at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Besides the joys of walking the cool, green-canopied trails of Thorn Creek Nature Preserve, there are many other activities, events and programs for everyone. Wednesday Morning Walkers can enjoy the early morning and late[Read More…]
Short Lunch Periods in Schools Linked with Less Healthy Eating
Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2015. Students with less than 20 minutes to eat school lunches consume significantly less of their entrées, milk, and vegetables than those who aren’t as rushed, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study will appear online Friday, September[Read More…]
Mental Health 5K Walk: NAMIWalks Chicago 2015 on September 26
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2015. Twenty-five percent of the American populace lives with mental illness and an estimated one million Americans die by suicide every year. One family is combatting that sobering statistic after the death of their brother, who struggled mightily with mental illness. After the tragic loss of brother,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Plan to Expand City’s Popular Large Lot Program
More Than 300 New City Lots Available for $1 Each in Roseland and Pullman; 430 City-owned Lots Have Been Sold Since the Large Lots Program was Announced in 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a plan to expand the Large Lots program into Roseland and Pullman. Beginning[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Unveils Annexes to Relieve Overcrowding at Two Elementary Schools
New Annexes to Alleviate Overcrowding and Expand Classroom Space in Chicago Public Schools CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today unveiled new annexes designed to address overcrowding at two CPS schools, Wildwood World Magnet School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. Following input from the communities, these annexes have been designed[Read More…]
