CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Students preparing to begin college this month should take care to exhaust every federal financial aid option available to them before turning to private student loans, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today while calling for passage of the Know Before You Owe Act of 2012, a[Read More…]
Schools
Chicago Public Schools and CTA Announce Reduced Fare for Student Rides Extended for Full School Day
Reduced CTA Fares for Students Extended an Extra 30 Minutes to Accommodate Student Activities After the School Day Ends CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have partnered to extend reduced CTA fares for CPS students by an additional 30 minutes each day[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2012 Semester
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) has announced the Dean’s List of students for the spring 2012 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at PSC during[Read More…]
PSC Releases Part-Time Honors List for Spring 2012
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) has announced the Part-Time Honors List of students for the spring 2012 semester. To be named to the list, a part-time student must be “in good standing” and have earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better on a 4.0[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Additional $250,000 Donation to the DREAM Fund During Historic Dream Relief Day
Bringing Total to $275,000 to Assist Students in Illinois without Legal Status Obtain a Higher Education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012. Mayor Emanuel announced today that $250,000 in private donations has been raised for the Illinois DREAM Fund. The Mayor made the announcement during the historic Dream Relief Day hosted by the[Read More…]
Sierra Magazine Reveals 6th Annual Ranking of America’s Greenest Colleges
Universities commended for their strong commitment to environmental improvements SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012 – For the sixth year in a row, SIERRA magazine is releasing its annual ranking of the nation’s “Coolest Schools,” a salute to U.S. colleges that are helping solve climate problems and making significant efforts to operate[Read More…]
Brennan Center Urges Supreme Court to Recognize Benefits of Diversity in Higher Education
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and the League of Women Voters of the United States filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court today, urging the Court to uphold the University of Texas at Austin’s admissions policies, including the university’s[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and School Leaders Join Students, Teachers, Principals and Parents to Kick-Off the First School Day for Chicago’s Schools
Mayor and CPS Leadership Visit 19 Schools Across Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. Today, Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) leadership visited 19 schools across Chicago to join students, teachers, principals and parents in kicking-off the first full school day and full year for Chicago’s schools. “It’s a new year[Read More…]
An Apple a Day Helps Kids go Back to School the Right Way
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. Northwestern dietitian offers tips to send students to the classroom with proper nutrition Long summer days will soon be replaced with hurried schedules of school, homework and afternoon soccer practice. While a change in routine can be exciting, it’s important for parents to prepare their kids for[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Boost Bilingual Education
New Law to Pave the Way for “Parent Academies” in Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law designed to strengthen bilingual education in Illinois. The law authorizes the Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education to study and make recommendations on the state of bilingual education[Read More…]
