Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education announced today the award of more than $12.8 million in grants to help improve services and results for students with disabilities. “We must ensure that students with disabilities receive a world-class education and that their teachers are equipped to help them[Read More…]
Schools
HHS Proposes Vision for the Future of Head Start, Releases New Performance Standards
Raises the bar on quality, expands program to full school day, full school year, reduces regulatory burden by one-third Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today important steps to improve the quality of services at Head Start programs across the country. HHS Secretary[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Southland Community Forum on State Budget
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2015. Governors State University will host a community forum Friday, June 26 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. that will focus on how the state’s budget problems will affect the Chicago Southland. The forum is open to the public. Southland residents, business and community leaders, students, and all[Read More…]
Non-Credit Classes are Still and Option this Summer at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2015. South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering a variety of non-credit classes for area residents of all ages and interests. A new schedule of classes in areas such as creative arts, computers, professional development, and much more will begin June 20th and later at[Read More…]
Psychology Graduate Aims to Impact Youth in Her Community
Benita Figueroa will graduate from DePaul University with a BA in psychology this June. Dedicated to helping in her community, here she is pictured in the peer mentoring office at Byrne Hall where she helps fellow students with questions they might have about classes, graduation and even study tips. (Photo[Read More…]
College of Communication Grad Sees Advertising as Storytelling
Jose Juarez will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and advertising from DePaul’s College of Communication. Juarez fell in love with advertising after realizing “advertising is essentially storytelling.” Since completing his studies in March, he accepted a full-time position as an assistant account executive with FCB,[Read More…]
Future Teacher Aims to Change Children’s Lives Through Music
Larena Code will graduate from DePaul University’s School of Music honors program with a bachelor’s degree in music education. She plans to continue working with children as a music teacher after graduation. (Photo by Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2015. Music has been a major part of Larena Code’s life for[Read More…]
‘Act of Defiance’ Fuels Future Leader’s Path
ROTC Cadet Val Gonzalo, who is graduating from DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business with a double major in management and finance, was instantly enamored by the ROTC program and took to heart the lessons she learned from her training. After graduating she will join the Army and work at[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Wabash Building Selected as One of Best New Properties in the World
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2015. Roosevelt University’s Wabash Building in downtown Chicago has won the 2015 International Real Estate Federation’s World Gold Prix d’Excellence Award at its recent World Congress meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. One of the highest honors given annually to outstanding projects in a variety of categories, the[Read More…]
Prairie State College Student Earth Science Project Aims to Measure Effect of ‘Social Trails’ in Indiana Dunes
Prairie State College earth science students (from left) Frank Voltattorni, Clayton Diamond, Natalie Littva-Mitchell and Calvin Yednak presented their findings from a study of Miller Woods Trail on the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore during the 2015 Skyway STEM Poster Competition. CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2015. When visiting the Indiana Dunes this[Read More…]
