Children race during the Smart Start rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, May 23, 2006. Source: AP/Karen Tam Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016. A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress outlines ways that governors can exercise their executive authority in order to improve early learning opportunities, with a[Read More…]
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Governors State University Student Groups to Host Fall Art and Food Market on November 21
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2016. Give a gift that gives back this holiday season by supporting student work! You can get a jump start on your holiday shopping at ArtForum’s Art Market and Food Market on November 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in GSU’s Hall of Governors. ArtForum is[Read More…]
Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Community College Research Center at Teachers College, Columbia University
Dr. Jill Biden NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016 – Remarks as prepared for delivery Community colleges aren’t prestigious. The education isn’t high quality. They’re second rate — an option of last resort. We’ve all heard that. But that’s just wrong. You know it. I know it. And the millions of people[Read More…]
Rutgers Univ. Prof Taken in for Psych Evaluation by NYPD Because of Political Tweets
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2016 By Denise Oliver Velez Kevin Allred teaches gender studies at Rutgers University According to news reports, and tweets from Kevin Allred, who is a lecturer at Rutgers University, in New Jersey where he teaches gender studies, he was taken to Bellevue Hospital in New York City[Read More…]
South Suburban College Bulldog’s Baseball Program Hosting Catching Camp December 26 and 27
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Monday, December 26th and Tuesday, December 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 30 years and has taught baseball skills at[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Students Nearing Graduation Salute EAL for Help in Making it to Finish Line
Josh Moller and Abril de la Paz CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2016. Every little bit of help counts when it comes to paying for a college education as Roosevelt University students Josh Moller and Abril de la Paz attested to recently while marking a milestone with Wheaton, Ill.-based EALgreen. An innovator in[Read More…]
Southern Poverty Law Center Asks Teachers to Report Impact of Election on Children, Offers Advice for Volatile Schools
ALABAMA–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2016. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) yesterday launched a new survey to take the pulse of the nation’s students and teachers following the election of Donald Trump after a divisive campaign that targeted racial, ethnic and religious minorities. The online survey seeks to update the findings of[Read More…]
University of Chicago Men’s, Women’s Soccer Teams Reach Sweet 16 of NCAA Tourney
The Maroons women’s soccer team opened NCAA tournament play Saturday with a 6-0 win over Webster University. Courtesy of: University of Chicago Athletics CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2016. The UChicago men’s and women’s soccer teams advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Championship following victories Sunday at Stagg Field.[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host ‘Standing Rock’ Presentation on Nov. 22
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2016. South Suburban College will be hosting a presentation by Frank Esposito on his personal experience at Standing Rock North Dakota from 7:00 – 9:00 pm on November 22 at the college’s main campus in Lecture Hall A. Topics covered will be the history and[Read More…]
DePaul University Cyber-Risk Conference on Nov. 29 Confronts ‘The Speed of Change’
DePaul University’s third annual cyber-risk conference titled “The Speed of Change” will confront the issues of a rapidly changing landscape. The conference will be held Nov. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 8005 of the DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd. (Image by iStock) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2016[Read More…]
