U.S. Secretary of State Clinton announces students from conflict regions to visit U.S., participate in 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012. The Chicago World Summit Host Committee today announced that Nobel Peace Laureates will kick off the 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates by visiting[Read More…]
Schools
Warren Mills IV, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Warren Mills IV. (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…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Selects its Freshman Class of 2012-13
Twins (l.to r.) Nneka and Nnenna Ukpaby of Olympia Fields, were selected tonight in Southland College Prep Charter High School’s public lottery to be members of the 2012-13 freshman class of the first and only public charter high school in Chicago suburbs. (Photo by H. Chip Johnson). RICHTON PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)–April[Read More…]
Krystal Clayton: Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Krystal Clayton. (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…]
Presidential Proclamation — Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. For centuries, the pursuit of knowledge and the cultivation of character have driven American progress and enriched our national life. On Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we renew our commitment to these timeless aspirations, and we rededicate ourselves to fostering in our sons and daughters[Read More…]
HHS and Education Launch New Stop Bullying Website
Strategies and webisodes for children schools and parents at www.stopbullying.gov Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. Building on the momentum the Obama administration started more than a year ago to stop bullying in schools and communities, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Education Secretary Arne Duncan today unveiled a[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Speech Team Captures State Title
The cast members of the Marian Catholic State Champion Group Interpretation team are (front) Kyliah Thompson ’14 of Richton Park, Scott Mlcoch ’13 of Munster, Laura Hilger ’14 of Oak Forest, (middle) Kyle Fitzgerald ’13 of Park Forest, Dan Blewitt ’14 of Crete, Jaboukie Young-White ’12 of Harvey, Summer Fields[Read More…]
‘Student Debt Bomb’ Alert: Durbin, Harkin, Introduce Bill to Ensure Students Are Not Misled on Loan Options
Federal student loans have fixed interest rates, manageable repayment options and several consumer protections that private student loans lack WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2012. Noting that two-thirds of private student loan borrowers were not aware of the dramatic difference between federal student loans and risky, higher-interest, private student loans, U.S. Senators[Read More…]
Dr. Blondean Davis Named ‘Outstanding Woman in Education’
Richton Park—(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2012– Matteson District 162 Superintendent, Dr. Blondean Davis, who doubles as volunteer CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School, is on her own personal run of “March Madness.” This month, she’s served as Honorary Chairperson for a United Negro College Fund benefit, a group she’s[Read More…]
Simon-supported Math Bill Approved by Senate Committee
Statewide curriculum aims to increase college completion SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2012. Illinois middle and high schools could use a state recommended math curriculum come 2013, if a bill that passed a state Senate committee today with Lt. Governor Sheila Simon’s support is adopted. SB 3244, sponsored by Sen. Michael Frerichs (D-Champaign),[Read More…]
