Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2011.  Today, the White House released a report, Teacher Jobs at Risk, outlining how the Administration’s efforts – including the American Jobs Act – will keep teachers in the classroom, strengthen our schools and improve the local economy in communities across the country. The American Jobs Act[Read More…]

DEARBORN , Mich. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 4, 2011 – Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced the launch of “Students with Drive,” a grant program that provides students with free Zipcar memberships and driving credits to support their community service[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 4, at 7 p.m., at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at Governors State University[Read More…]

(SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Five members of the Marian Catholic Marching Spartans paused for a photo during Homecoming Week activities. Spider-man is Brandon Johnson ’12 of Dolton; dressed as a Thunderbird from Grease is Mark Brabec ’13 of Homewood; Chris Trlak ’14 of Park Forest is a video gamer; Emily[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will participate in the grant that supports the development of community-owned restorative justice programing to lower the numbers of youth entering the juvenile court system. The Illinois Balanced and Restorative Justice Project (IBARJP) recently received a $300,000 grant from the First United Methodist Church[Read More…]

(SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The St. Lawrence O’Toole Running Club began it’s 4th season just after Labor Day with more than 30 students in grades 5-8th are participating. Students spend 50 minutes after school twice a week walking/running a half-mile course.  Students learn the importance of exercise and warm-up activities. Everyone’s[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The office of Economic Education at Governors State University is sponsoring professional development opportunities for educators in the south suburban region. Teachers will learn how to incorporate economics education into the classroom curriculum and how it enhances important ski8lls and coincides with mandated learning outcomes. The Stock[Read More…]

(SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College student David Jones, of Steger, learned the effects of driving drunk in this simulation. The college hosted the Arrive Alive Tour to show students the effects of driving under the influence and texting while driving.

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2011  To support a healthy lifestyle for children and encourage green transportation practices, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Board of Education are urging schools across the state to participate in International Walk to School Day on Oct. 5. The event, which started as a[Read More…]

MORTON GROVE, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011.  With schools across Illinois struggling to upgrade their facilities and prevent teacher layoffs, passage of legislation to invest in school modernization and help keep teachers is critically important, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said this morning after meeting with administrators and teachers at Golf Middle[Read More…]