Will start new position on August 1, 2013 Salem, OR–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. Governor Kitzhaber today announced that the Oregon Education Investment Board has named Dr. Nancy Golden to serve as Chief Education Officer on an interim basis. “Nancy has been deeply involved from the start in our efforts to[Read More…]
Schools
Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session Coming to GSU in July
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or secondary (biology, chemistry or mathematics) Professional License (PLE) and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. An information session will be held on July 9, at 7 p.m., at Governors State University’s E-Lounge. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at[Read More…]
District 163 Announces Young Author Winners
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Young Author winners in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 were recognized recently at a Board of Education meeting for the original short stories and poems they created. The students’ work also included illustrations. The students and their winning entries are: ALGONQUIN PRIMARY CENTER Chisom Ezeji-Okoye, kindergarten,[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2013
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the distinct academic accomplishments of students each year by awarding them a place on the Dean’s List. Students who maintain a high grade point average of 3.75 at the end of the fall and spring terms, with no grade of incomplete or[Read More…]
Prairie State College Part-Time Honors List for Spring 2013
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes and honor the academic accomplishments of our part-time students each year by awarding them a place on the Part-Time Honors List. Students whose term GPA is 3.75 or better, with no withdrawals or incompletes, who have completed no less than six (6)[Read More…]
Spring Class of 2013 Prairie State College EMT Graduation Certificates
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- More than 30 Prairie State College (PSC) students earned their EMT certificates during a May 20 graduation ceremony held at the main campus of PSC, located at 202 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, Illinois, 60411. Graduates were recognized for achieving the skills necessary to perform vital functions including patient[Read More…]
NAACP Pleased Equal Opportunity in Education Preserved by Supreme Court
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The NAACP released the following statements from the NAACP in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. From Roslyn M. Brock, Chairman, NAACP National Board of Directors: “This is a critical decision toward ensuring equal opportunity in education,” stated NAACP[Read More…]
Rich East Class of ’73 Reunion July 13 Features Music By Alumni
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School’s Class of 1973 is celebrating its 40th class reunion July 13-14 with multiple events that are attracting graduates from across the country as well as the south suburban area. The main reunion dinner event begins at 6:30 p.m. July 13 at Dining on[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Partners with ‘Christian Outreach to Appalachia People’
Marian Catholic students and chaperons on the steps of a home they renovated.(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During the first week of summer vacation, twenty-nine Marian Catholic High School upcoming-senior students, along with fourteen adult chaperones, worked in partnership with Christian Outreach to Appalachia People (C.O.A.P) in volunteering their time[Read More…]
Bulldogs’ OF Letz named 1st Team All-American
South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Suburban College Baseball Program freshman outfielder Stephen Letz (Lake Central High School) was selected as a 1st Team All-American by the Division I National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Letz performed among the top outfielders in the nation all season finishing with a .426 batting average, 11[Read More…]
