Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013.  As states, school districts, and teachers nationwide continue to integrate the Common Core State Standards, or CCSS, into their classrooms, a new report released today by the Center for American Progress recommends new ways to give teachers opportunities to ensure that student work is meeting the[Read More…]

Bloomberg investigation reveals troubling statistics about foreign medical schools owned by DeVry that qualify for millions in federal funding without US accreditation WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2013.  In a letter to Education Secretary Arne Duncan, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) raised the alarm about foreign medical schools that are not accredited[Read More…]

Westchester, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2013. On Saturday, September 21, State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford will host the Connect With Your Future College Fair. The event will be held at 10001 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 222, Westchester from noon to 3 p.m. Representatives from colleges and universities from around the state will[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2013.  Two years ago, Ilma Gjini let go of her goal to become a teacher and experimented in finding a better career fit by taking an introductory integrated marketing communication class at Roosevelt University. Today, the recent Roosevelt graduate is an intern for a Chicago ad agency, The[Read More…]

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2013. The causes of wrongful conviction of women will be the topic of a Sept. 25 lecture at Roosevelt University that will feature a look at the case of Chicago resident Nicole Harris, who was recently freed from prison and exonerated in the death of her four-year-old son.[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2013. South Suburban College’s Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program recently was recently re-approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) for another seven year term.  SSC has one of the only ABA approved paralegal programs in the entire Chicago Southland region. “I am pleased to announce that the American[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Duckworth announced a $17.6 million federal grant for education: Early Learning Race to the Top.  This grant will improve quality and expand access to early learning programs throughout the state of Illinois.  It will also improve early learning by coordinating existing programs, evaluating and[Read More…]

Celebrate International Literacy Day by becoming a volunteer tutor! SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 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[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2013. The 2013-14 South Suburban College Baseball Team is hosting their 8th Annual Bulldog Baseball Golf Outing next week to raise funds for athletic equipment and travel costs for nationwide tournaments.  The Golf Outing will take place on Friday, September 13, 2013, at Glenwoodie Golf Course[Read More…]