Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. The U.S. Department of Education has released a free, two-part training toolkit designed to reduce incidents of bullying, for use by classroom teachers and educators. The toolkit was developed by the Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center, supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office[Read More…]
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$9 Million in Grants Awarded to Institutions in 21 States and D.C. for Special Education Personnel Preparation Programs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. The U.S. Department of Education today announced the award of $9 million for 38 grants to institutions of higher education to train educators to improve the services and results for children with disabilities. “Our success in building a better America is measured in terms of helping[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts 31st Oktoberfest on Oct. 7
Marian Band’s 2012 Oktoberfest is right around the corner. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It may be a sign that fall is truly here or that Halloween is on the horizon. But it’s also a great opportunity to get a jump on Christmas shopping. Whatever the motivation, the annual Marian[Read More…]
Homecoming 2012: Class Reunions at Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officials at Marian Catholic High School announced the following class reunion celebrations in conjuction with 2012 Homecoming celebrations: Class of 1967 The Marian Catholic High School Class of 1967 will celebrate their 45 Year Reunion on Saturday, October 6 at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Department of Education Announces Grants Totaling More Than $14.4 Million to Charter School Management Organizations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012. The U.S. Department of Education announced grants totaling more than $14.4 million to support high-quality charter schools in more than 25 communities across the country. As a result of today’s grants, an additional 20,000 students in schools in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana,[Read More…]
Department of Education Boosts District-Led Efforts to Recognize and Reward Great Teachers and Principals Through the 2012 Teacher Incentive Fund
$290 million invested in 35 grantees serving nearly 1,000 schools across 150 districts Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012. The U.S. Department of Education announced today 35 grants awarded to improve pay structures, reward great teachers and principals and provide greater professional opportunities to teachers in high poverty schools. Winning applicants comprise[Read More…]
Election Forums at Governors State University
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012 – The Political and Justice Studies Program and the Consortium for Civic Engagement are co-sponsoring two community forums on the 2012 elections. The first, “The Changing Political Terrain of American Elections” will be held Monday, October 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Sherman Hall. Panelists[Read More…]
Women in the Workforce Conference Scheduled at Prairie State College on October 25
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2012. Micah Materre, anchor of WGN News, will present the afternoon keynote address when Prairie State College (PSC), in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, hosts its 6th Annual Women in the Workforce Conference. The conference is being held from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Mitt Romney: Education About Teachers and Parents; Unions Have Different Objective
“Education is about teachers, great leadership and parents. And the union has a different objective. I understand, it’s fine for them to promote it. It’s not fine for us just to go along with it.”– Mitt Romney New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012 Click Here To Watch Mitt Romney MITT ROMNEY:[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Education Partnerships Between Illinois and Brazil
State Initiative Links Private Sector, Higher Ed Community to Provide $155,000 in Scholarships, Internships to Brazilian Students Studying in Illinois BRASILIA, BRAZIL –(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012. Continuing his economic trade mission to Brazil, Governor Pat Quinn today announced a new initiative that will help increase educational opportunities between Illinois and Brazil,[Read More…]
