University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Social Work Field Directors’ Network, in association with the Governors State University Social Work Department, will address the global dilemma of human trafficking on Friday, March 4. The presentation will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Sherman Hall, at Governors State University.[Read More…]
Schools
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on the Reauthorization of ESEA
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2011. Today, President Obama had a productive meeting with Senators Tom Harkin, Mike Enzi, Jeff Bingaman, and Lamar Alexander. The President reiterated his strong belief that the nation’s economic future is being decided every day in classrooms across the country, and that reforming education through the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Wins Reavis Speech Sectional With 9 State Qualifying Events
Individual event speech team members advancing to state competition include those seated, Adam King (Lansing), Joe Wlos (Crete), Conor Keane (Oak Forest), Jaboukie Young-White (Midlothian), Summer Fields (Richton Park), and LaMar Riddle (Richton Park). Not pictured, Kiayla Jackson (Sauk Village). Members of the Performance in the Round cast headed to[Read More…]
Spartans (26-4) Top Fenwick To Win Outright ESCC Crown
Marian’s Maryssa Cladis defends on Friday night during the host Spartans’ ESCC showdown against Fenwick. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Seniors Jasmine Matthews and Simone Law (13 rebounds, five blocks) each scored 21 points to ignite host Marian Catholic to a 53-43 victory over rival Fenwick on Friday night. The[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Students at Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology
Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011 – 10:38 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello — there we go. Parkville Middle School, can you hear me now? STUDENTS: Yesss! THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. And I want to thank your terrific principal, all the great staff who[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Receives First P-20 Council Report
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday received the first set of recommendations from the Illinois P-20 Council. The council’s report was released to the Governor and the General Assembly, and it provides a number of suggestions aimed at improving student success in Illinois. “Ensuring that all of our students[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Asia Borjas
Asia Borjas, an 11-year resident of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to continue with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, pleased to introduce Asia Borjas, an 11-year resident of Park Forest. Favorite class? Art. And always, always on the honor[Read More…]
Illinois Looks to Students to Help Spread Digital Safety Message
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2011. The Illinois State Board of Education, Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office and the Illinois Lieutenant Governor’s Office today launched the second statewide Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest to raise awareness about making safe and respectful choices through digital communications. The contest, open to students in grades kindergarten[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Valerie Brefczynski
Valerie Brefczynski, a life-long resident of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to continue with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, pleased to introduce Valerie Brefczynski, a life-long resident of Park Forest. Favorite class? Art. And always, always on the honor[Read More…]
Students at St. Lawrence O’Toole Learn Music and More from Urban Gateways
Students at St. Lawrence O’Toole participated in an event by Urban Gateways. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Courtesy of a grant from Target, St. Lawrence O’Toole School, hosted Urban Gateways in early February. The Chamber Brass Players Quintet came and performed specialized concerts for grades PreK-8. The students were introduced to[Read More…]
