Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School has had 41 members of the Class of 2012 earn recognition as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding academic achievement based on standardized test scores and class rank. Another seven students who met the[Read More…]
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Governors State Teacher Education Program Receives National Reaccreditation
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s teacher education program has received the highest possible grade from the National Council for Accreditation of Teaching Education (NCATE). Following the visit by a team of leaders in national teaching education earlier this year, NCATE recently affirmed the accreditation of GSU’s College of Education[Read More…]
St. Lawrence O’Toole Students Embraced Thanksgiving This Year
Students dress as Native Americans to celebrate Thanksgiving. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- St. Lawrence O’Toole School Children celebrated Thanksgiving with a bit of history and a big feast, school officials report. Students learned about pilgrims and the history of Thanksgiving. Kindergarten students performed a Thanksgiving play for parents and students.[Read More…]
Rich East Drama Club to present ‘Fences’
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 2011-2012 Rich East Drama Club will present "Fences" on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10 at the Rich East High School Auditorium, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, Ill. The play will commence at 7 p.m. on both nights. Tickets are $8 for adults; $5 for[Read More…]
New Guidance Supports Voluntary Efforts to Promote Diversity and Reduce Racial Isolation in Education
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2011. Today, the Departments of Justice and Education released two new guidance documents – one for school districts and one for colleges and universities – detailing the flexibility that the Supreme Court has provided to educational institutions to promote diversity and, in the case of elementary and secondary[Read More…]
21st Century Preparatory Center Posts Honor Roll
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- 21st Century Preparatory Center in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 recently released its first quarter Honor Roll for its third grade students. Young scholars earning top honors include the following: Principal’s Award Austin Kundla High Honors Aaron Anderson Raquel Cruz-Clayton Maximus Hughes Wesley Jackson Dakota Jones[Read More…]
Social Work Honors Society Skates for Youth
Phi Alpha Skating Party.jpg – Members of Phi Alpha, the social work honors society at Governors State University, celebrate the success of their roller skating fundraiser for youth programs. Back row: Tonyia Kelley of Sauk Village; Nina Lee of Glenwood; Yvette Smith-Walker of Riverdale; Shannon Mallett of Chicago; Allysa Reils[Read More…]
CenterPoint Offers Workshops on Starting Businesses
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is sponsoring four Starting a Business in Illinois workshops for Chicago Southland residents. The free two-hour workshops focus on the personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business. Participants will learn what steps to take and what resources are available to[Read More…]
Turkey Oil Drive at Prairie State College Aims to Turn Waste into Fuel
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With the growing trend of deep frying turkeys for Thanksgiving, the Sustainability Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is conducting a vegetable oil collection drive to help dispose of the leftover cooking oil in an environmentally sound way by converting it into biodiesel. The drive will be[Read More…]
Virginia Ford Media Center/Board Room Dedicated
From left, Leslie Ford, Christopher Ford, Heaven Woodson, and Jennifer Williams. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Virginia Ford’s family members and numerous friends were present for the dedication of the Virginia Ford Media Center/Board Room on November 7 during the Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Board of Education meeting[Read More…]
