Dr. Sandra Mayfield. (GSU) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Sandra Mayfield, Assistant Provost and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Governors State University, has been named an ACE Fellow for the 20011-2012 academic year. Dr. Mayfield is one of 50 Fellows named last month by the American Council on Education[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, August 9, in Engbretson Hall, at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at Governors State University[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s registration for the 2011-2012 school year is under way at Forest Trail Middle School, 215 Wilson Street, Park Forest. Families must bring competed registration packets to Forest Trail on Wednesday, July 27, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, August[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is sponsoring an informative, free seminar, “High Performance Computing and Innovation Cluster Workshop,” on August 8, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Hall of Honors. This workshop will provide an opportunity for representatives of small to medium businesses in the Chicago Southland to learn[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Representatives from the University of Guanajuato in Mexico, along with the Mayor of Yuriria, were introduced to Prairie State College by members of the Casa Club Yuriria, a Chicago-area social club with ties to that region. The Club’s donations provide PSC scholarships for Hispanic students.[Read More…]

Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In-person student registration for Matteson School District 162’s 2011-2012 school year will be held at the District Office, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, on the following days: Monday  August 8th 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Tuesday August 9th 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday August 10th[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Children can learn from the messes they create and the songs they sing. The many different ways children learn are celebrated and explained by the “ooey gooey lady®,” Lisa Murphy, at a free workshops sponsored by the Family Development Center at Governors State University in University Park.[Read More…]

New Law Will Improve Quality of Illinois’ Charter Schools and Empower Parents with More Choice CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2011. As part of his agenda to give Illinois’ children more opportunities for a quality education in Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today announced the signing of legislation that will increase school choice for[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will host an information session for prospective students on Thursday, August 4. The free session will focus on the Master of Public Administration Program. A presentation will begin at 5 p.m. GSU representatives will accept applications and answer questions from 5:30 to 7 p.m.[Read More…]

AURORA–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will advance STEM learning in Illinois by allowing the creation of an innovative school that will offer specialized education opportunities. Senate Bill 621 supports the creation of a math and science partnership school operated by Aurora’s four school districts and[Read More…]