Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) is giving high school seniors the chance to try the college—for free. PSC is offering high school seniors, the class of 2011, the opportunity to take one course with no charge for tuition. “This is a great opportunity for high school seniors to[Read More…]
Schools
Administrators Named to Southland College Prep Charter High School
Herald (Chip) Johnson and Rose Marie Mosley. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two administrators have been approved for the Southland College Prep Charter High School, Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, Southland’s Chief Education Officer, announced. The Southland’s Board of Directors approved Herald (Chip) Johnson as the school’s assistant principal and Rose Marie[Read More…]
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts Friday
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010. With the first statewide back-to-school sales tax holiday starting his Friday, August 6 and running through Sunday, August 15, the Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding families to plan on shopping for the new clothes and school supplies their children need to get a good start at[Read More…]
Interagency Policy Board on Early Learning to be Formed
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today announced the formation of the Early Learning Interagency Policy Board to improve the quality of early learning programs and outcomes for young children; increase the coordination of research, technical[Read More…]
5th Annual ‘Waiting to Excel’ Back to School Rally & Backpack Give-Away
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2010. On Sunday, August 15 at 4 p.m., Kingdom Church International, a non-denominational Christian Church, is sponsoring its 5th Annual ‘Waiting to Excel’ Rally and Backpack Give-Away at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive, Park Forest (corner of Lincoln Highway & Orchard Dr.) Backpacks[Read More…]
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Board Member Receives Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Bob Emser. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The board of Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) works hard to build interest in the park throughout Chicagoland region. NMSP board member Bob Emser’s reach extends well beyond the region as he develops his career in the art world. Emser[Read More…]
GSU Physical Therapy Students Raise Funds for Research
GSU Physical Therapy Student Kristy Ton (left) and William G. Boissonnault (right), PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, FAAOMPT, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for Physical Therapy. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For the second straight year, Governors State University students, all members of the Physical Therapy Student[Read More…]
Governors State Announces Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has announced its fourth doctoral program, the Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. The new doctoral program was approved for accreditation in June by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Seven doctoral students will enter the program[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Quinn on Selection of Illinois as a ‘Race to the Top’ Finalist
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding Illinois’ selection as a finalist for the second phase of the U.S. Department of Education’s ‘Race to the Top’ competition. “A top-notch education for all Illinois students is our number one priority, and we are in a great position[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Afterschool Programs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will help young people in Illinois participate in quality afterschool programs. The law creates the Afterschool Youth Development Act and the Illinois Youth Development Council to provide young people with access to afterschool activities. “Good afterschool programs[Read More…]
