Legislation strengthens accountability, transparency and governance of charter schools WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday introduced legislation that would expand the Charter School Program at the Department of Education (DOE) making the expansion and replication of successful charter school models eligible for[Read More…]
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‘College for Kids’ Classes Coming to South Suburban College This Summer Starting in June
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2013. South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The majority of the College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June 17th[Read More…]
DePaul Establishes First Master’s Program in Sustainable Urban Development
DePaul University will begin offering this fall a master’s program in sustainable urban development, believed to be the first program of its kind in the nation. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013. DePaul University this fall will launch a master’s program in sustainable urban development, believed to be the first program[Read More…]
Chicago Board Of Education Votes To Consolidate Underutilized, Under-Resourced Schools
Unprecedented feedback from more than 34,000 parents and school community members guided process that will create quality schools for over 29,000 students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2013. Today, the Chicago Board of Education (BOE) voted in support of 50 recommendations presented by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Barbara Byrd-Bennett[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Class of 2013 Earned More than $18 Million in Scholarships
Front row: Elizabeth Frabotta of Schererville (Indiana University), Timothy LaVelle of Schererville (Harvard College), Claire Bessette of Orland Park (Holy Cross College – University of Notre Dame), James Spain of Orland Park (University of Michigan) Back row: Christopher Merriman of New Lenox (Loyola University), Bailey Williams of Hazel Crest (Northwestern),[Read More…]
DePaul’s College of Education Celebrates K-12 Teachers Who Inspired DePaul Students
Part of college’s 50th anniversary of shaping educators Paul Zionts, dean of DePaul University’s College of Education, said he established the Celebrating Teachers Award to honor teachers who have significantly influenced DePaul students’ lives as part of the College of Education’s 50th anniversary celebration. Nine teachers will be honored June[Read More…]
Prairie State College Foundation Hosting Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation is hosting the 20th annual golf outing, Monday, June 3, at the Idlewild Country Club, located at 19201 Dixie Highway in Flossmoor. All proceeds support student scholarships. The foundation awards more than $100,000 annually in scholarships to PSC students. The[Read More…]
Governors State University Opening Sustainable Community Garden
University Park, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2013 – Grab your gardening gloves and head to Governors State University’s organic community garden, opening this spring on GSU’s main campus in University Park. The University Sustainable Garden will give area residents a chance to grow a wide variety of vegetables using fully organic methods.[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Non-credit CNA Open House on Thursday, May 23
New CNA class sections starting June 10th in Oak Forest. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2013. South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is hosting an upcoming CNA Open House for the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program, which is now available only as a non-credit course. The CNA Open House[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Harris named NJCAA Division II National Player of the Year
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2013. South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball player Michael Harris was recently named Player of the Year by the Division II National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Harris is a sophomore guard out of East Chicago Central High School. He averaged 23.5 points, 7.7 rebounds,[Read More…]
