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 Wednesday, June 8, in Engbretson Hall, at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at Governors State University[Read More…]

(back row, left to right) Dr. Shannon Dermer, Chair of the Division of Psychology and Counseling; Christine Carlson of Oak Forest; Dianna Evers of Park Forest; Baochun (Jojo) Zhou of Richton Park; Kevin Houcek of Steger; Dr. Deborah Bordelon, Dean of the College of Education. (front row, left to right)[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will host several degree program information sessions in June throughout the region. Each event is free and open to the public. The graduate application fee will be waived for qualified Master of Public Administration students who complete an application at one of the sessions.[Read More…]

Area educators work together under the guidance of Dr. Joseph Murphy of Vanderbilt University on a revised principal evaluation system. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the culmination of a three month project, approximately 15 school district administrators and principals recently met at Governors State University to finish developing a[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Certified teachers interested in earning a Master of Arts in Multicategorical Special Education with coursework leading to LBS 1 Unlimited Certificate are invited to attend an information session hosted by Governors State University. The session will be held on June 6, from 3 to 4 p.m., in[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today named Kym Hubbard and Miguel Del Valle to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Del Valle will serve as a member of the commission, and Hubbard will serve as its chair. Today’s actions come as the Governor works to bring a fresh approach to[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Finance Committee and Regular Session board meetings held on the evening of May 2, 2011, once again revealed Park Forest – Chicago Heights School District 163 to be a community committed to excellence in the classroom. However, not all board members seem equally committed to the[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Certified teachers interested in earning a Master of Arts in Educational Administration with coursework leading to Type 75 Certification before upcoming ISBE Principal Redesign changes are implemented should attend an information session hosted by Governors State University at Lincoln-Way Central High School. The session will be held[Read More…]

The Spanish National Honor Society inductees at MCHS. (ALL PHOTOS SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently inducted students into several national honor societies. Listed alphabetically are the Marian Catholic students inducted into the National Honor Society during ceremonies held last week in the Sr. M. Paul McCaughey,[Read More…]

Vivian Paley, educator and Governors State University Honorary Degree Recipient, Spring 2011. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Vivian Paley has spent a lifetime teaching and learning from very young children. For her outstanding and influential work as an educator, Paley is receiving an honorary degree from Governors State University. She[Read More…]