Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012.  Today, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the availability of Head Start funding in 97 Head Start service areas across the country. These funding opportunities are consistent with new criteria for quality and accountability in Head Start programs announced by President Barack Obama in November 2011.  These[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2012.  In October 2011, 68.3 percent of 2011 high school graduates were enrolled in colleges or universities, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Recent high school graduates not enrolled in college in October 2011 were more likely than enrolled graduates to be working or looking[Read More…]

Public input solicited on school district efficiency recommendations SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012.  The Classrooms First Commission is seeking public input on a set of draft recommendations approved Tuesday that would make it easier for school districts to consolidate and help them save up to $1 billion in operations costs by sharing[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 16. 2012.  The Classrooms First Commission is expected to release a set of draft recommendations Tuesday that would make it easier for school districts to consolidate and help them save up to $1 billion in operations costs by sharing services, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon said today. No districts would[Read More…]

Rich East Stellar Student Laura Banya. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]

Long-Term Philanthropic and Lease Commitments to Chicago Also in Place CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2012.  Aon plc (NYSE:AON) announced today that it will actively participate in the College to Careers program lead by City Colleges of Chicago as part of the 750 jobs the company is creating in Chicago.  Aon said that[Read More…]

Proclaims April “Earth Month” in Illinois at 4th Annual Go Green Schools Symposium CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that three Illinois public schools were nominated for a new U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award program that recognizes exemplary achievement in environmental impact, student and staff[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The next, best, greatest major league pitcher is only a few heartbeats away. Or so it seems, South Suburbs. Meet Brett Lilek of Marian Catholic. From the Chicago Sun Times: ‘‘It’s not always about striking everybody out,’’ Lilek said. ‘‘It’s about knowing what pitches to throw in[Read More…]

After Input from Parents and Teachers, Elementary Schools Adopt 7 Hour Day Next Year CHICAGO–(ENWESPF)–April 10, 2012.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Jean-Claude Brizard today announced that elementary schools will adopt a 7-hour day next year and high schools will adopt a 7 1/2-hour day as[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2012.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced the current site of Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren, will house the Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) as part of its transformation into an eclectic, multi-purpose arts center after the college moves into its new facility in 2015.[Read More…]