Due to Success of this Year’s Summer of Learning Program, the City Has Committed to Continue the Program Next Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that nearly 100,000 badges will be awarded to students who participated in learning activities through Chicago’s first Summer of Learning. This summer,[Read More…]
Schools
Prairie State College President Dr. Terri Winfree is Guest Speaker for Matteson Business Association Breakfast
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) President Dr. Terri L. Winfree will be the guest speaker during the Matteson Business Association’s 4th Anniversary and Business Appreciation Breakfast. The event is being held from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Matteson Holiday Inn, located at 500[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Awards $12.3 Million in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Grants
35 School Districts in 17 States to Receive Grants for School Counselors and Counseling Programs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education awarded $12.3 million to 35 schools districts in 17 states across the country to establish or expand counseling programs. Grantees will use funds to support counseling[Read More…]
Business & Career Institute at South Suburban College Receives ETIP Grant
BCI also preparing to offer new certifications this fall. Oak Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute recently received a $150,000 Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that will be utilized to supplement up to[Read More…]
Get College Credit While Helping Legalize Marijuana
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. I came across a wonderful opportunity while I was on Twitter yesterday. Become an intern with Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and earn college credits while helping to make the world a better place. Based off of our Google Analytics, I know that there are[Read More…]
Prairie State College Dental Hygiene Students and Faculty Volunteer Their Services
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2013. On a typical Friday in August you would expect most college age students headed to the beach or the mall. But on Friday morning, Aug. 2, 10 Prairie State College (PSC) dental hygiene students and two of their professors and a supervising dentist were volunteering[Read More…]
Rich East Rocket Booster Club To Meet August 12
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Rockets Booster Club will have its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in the Rich East media center, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. Parents of Rich East students, whether or not they are involved in athletics or activities are[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Unveils Legislation Making College More Affordable for Middle-Class Students
Bill is modeled after Oregon’s “Pay It Forward, Pay It Back” Proposal Eugene, OR–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013. Calling an affordable path to college a key pillar for a strong middle class, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today unveiled legislation that would create a new model for college financing intended to guarantee affordability.[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU on August 27
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013 – The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, August 27, from 1 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and State ID renewal, replacement, and corrections;[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett Attend Opening of Back of the Yards Wall-to-Wall IB High School
New High School is Part of Mayor’s Push to Increase Access to IB Programs with Proven Record of Student Achievement CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett attended the opening of the new Back of the Yards high school, which will include a[Read More…]
