University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) at Governors State University announced it will present the musical “Ragtime” as its 2011 summer production. Auditions will take place May 18 and 19 in Sherman Recital Hall at GSU. “Ragtime” has roles for a diverse cast of between 40 and[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Department of Social Work at Governors State University recently hosted an induction ceremony for 24 new members of Omicron Beta, the GSU chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society, the social work honor society. To be considered for the Phi Alpha Honor Society at the bachelor’s[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today recognized students from 28 Illinois high schools for their participation in the Illinois Innovation Talent Program. Through the program, students team up with private sector companies or public agencies to compete and collaborate on real world, problem-based learning challenges. The program is designed[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 board meeting held on April 4, 2011, proved to be an evening of celebrating advancements, looking to the future . . . and butting heads. Board Members and administrators present that evening included: Walter Mosby (President), Cheryl Franklin (Secretary), Denis[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011.  Today, the Center for American Progress released a new paper that provides recommendations on how the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA, can improve teacher and principal quality. “Advancing Teacher and Principal Effectiveness: Four Recommendations for Reforming the Elementary and Secondary Education Act,” by Ulrich[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2011.  Today, Vice President Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan introduced comprehensive guidance to help schools, colleges and universities better understand their obligations under federal civil rights laws to prevent and respond to the problem of campus sexual assault. The new guidance, announced at the University[Read More…]

BELLEVILLE–(ENEWSFP)–March 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today visited Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) to announce a $19.1 million investment that will help improve energy efficiency at the school’s Belleville campus. The Illinois Jobs Now! capital investment will fund construction of an environmentally-friendly, 72,000 square-foot expansion of the Liberal Arts Building. The[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011.  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will participate in 7 events throughout Illinois as part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Money Smart Week, April 2-9, which provides free financial classes to consumers throughout Chicago and the state.  The week is highlighted by the day-long ISAC[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2011 – 1:57 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Well, it was — Principal Branch, it was important to tell that story, because another one of the reasons why I like to come out to schools is because I want the nation to see all that you all have[Read More…]