Bill Dodd. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Monumental artwork at Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) will get a new backdrop as the surrounding prairie landscape is restored to its native condition over the next few years. The move to restore the native prairie, headed by more than[Read More…]
Schools
GSU Workshop Brings 120 School Districts Administrators Together
Dr. Donna Joy, principal evaluation project leader, works with school administrators from across the state. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—More than 120 school and district administrators from 40 school districts throughout Illinois participated in a workshop recently sponsored by Governors State University (GSU) in University Park. The workshop presented[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Blueprint for Keeping College Affordable and Within Reach for All Americans
“Of course, it’s not enough for us to increase student aid… States also need to do their part, by making higher education a higher priority in their budgets. And colleges and universities have to do their part by working to keep costs down.” President Barack Obama State of[Read More…]
Indiana School Student Wins District 162 Spelling Bee
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Indiana School fifth grade student Indya Gettings was the first place winner in the District wide Matteson School District 162 Spelling Bee. Indya will advance to the Regional Spelling Bee level. Second place winner was Illinois School fifth grade student Noor Baig who was the first place winner[Read More…]
Huth Middle School Students To Attend Regional Science Fair
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Huth Middle School issued a press release reporting on students who participated in the school’s annual Science Fair. Twelve students qualified to compete at the South Suburban Regional Science Fair, the release said. The students include: Robert Nolan, eighth grade Brandon Davis and Myles Howard (partners), eighth grade[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards Announcement
Alexandria, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2012 – 11:32 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. Please, sit, rest. This is exciting. It is such a pleasure to be here today. This is an exciting day. I want to start by thanking Secretary Vilsack, not just for that very kind introduction but for his[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces its 2011-12 Second-Quarter Honor Roll
Marian Catholic High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of the 2011-2012 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics and fine arts, rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars[Read More…]
Forest Trail Spelling Bee Winners
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail School recently held its annual Spelling Bee and Robneal Edgecombe’ was the first place winner. He will represent Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 at the ISC 2nd Annual Spelling Bee on February 7 at Central Park Middle School in Tinley Park. Forest Trail’s second[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Speech Team Captures 2nd Place
Spartan team members who placed among the top six in the final round include from left: DeAira Cooper (Lynwood), 6th place in Original Comedy; Pia Lyander (Hazel Crest), 4th in Humorous Interpretation; Summer Fields (Richton Park), 2nd in Radio Speaking; Jaboukie Young-White (Midlothian), 1st place in Special Occasion Speaking and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Overhaul School Performance Reporting
New School Report Cards to Help Parents and Communities Measure Performance CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2012. As part of his ongoing commitment to reform education in Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will give parents and communities more information about their schools’ performance than ever before. The new law makes[Read More…]
