WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2010. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Judd Gregg (R-NH) today introduced legislation that would expand the Charter School Program at the Department of Education (DOE) to make eligible the expansion and replication of successful charter school models. The bill – the All Students Achieving through Reform[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic High School Graduates 335
The Marian Catholic Academic Top Ten from the Class of 2010 is Sarah Smith of Crete (Vanderbilt University), Anne O’Shea of Munster (St. Louis University), Class Salutatorian Sean Woods of Olympia Fields (University of Notre Dame), Class Valedictorian Jennifer Szotek of Tinley Park (University of Notre Dame), Jillian Fata of[Read More…]
GSU Continues to Go Green
GSU student Rebecca Schreurs of Monee, Professor John Yunger of GSU, and students Jessica Woodman of Country Club Hills, and Katie Doranski of Chicago pull yards of coiled water from Thorn Creek. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– No one is quite sure how long the automobile engine had been in[Read More…]
Forest Trail Inducts NJHS Members
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s Forest Trail Middle School recently held 2010 National Junior Honor Society induction ceremonies. The eighth grade inductees include: India Borjas, Trevion Barefield, Jillian Barnes, DeAjah Lofton, and Mercedez Loya. The seventh grade inductees include:Mia AaronFord, Kendall Miller, Oluwafonmi Balogun, Mariah Moran,[Read More…]
Governors State Board Chair Honored; Students Inducted
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Lorine Skulark Samuels, Chair of the Governors State University (GSU) Board of Trustees and President of Strategic Business Services, Inc., in Flossmoor, was inducted Monday into honorary membership of Delta Mu Delta, the international honor society in business administration. Twenty-seven GSU business students were inducted into Lambda[Read More…]
Honorary Degree Recipient Peter Schjeldahl to Speak at GSU
Peter Schjeldahl. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Peter Schjeldahl, chief art critic for “The New Yorker,” will visit Governors State University in University Park to receive an honorary degree at Spring Commencement and present a guest lecture on art. On Saturday, June 12, Schjeldahl will be the honorary degree recipient[Read More…]
President Clinton to Graduates: You Are in the Future Business
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. Delivering remarks at five separate commencement ceremonies this May, President Bill Clinton reminded graduates that their participation in building a better future – not just for themselves but also for our shared world – is essential to the health, education, and stability of future generations. President[Read More…]
World War II Veterans to Connect With Fifth Graders at Mohawk Intermediate Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A fifth grade gifted class in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will have the opportunity to connect with World War II veterans in an activity that culminates their studies of World War II in Europe. The students will interview 11 World War II veterans (some of[Read More…]
Ten Days Left To Save With May College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Rates
Springfield, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. Only 10 days remain to lock in current College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program prices, as prices will increase June 1, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). “The coming week and a long Memorial Day weekend offer the perfect opportunity to research the advantages[Read More…]
Senator Franken Introduces Bill To Protect LGBT Students From Bullying At School
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and 22 of his colleagues introduced the Student Non-Discrimination Act to protect students who are (or are perceived to be) lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) from harassment, bullying, and violence at school. “Kids need to feel safe in their[Read More…]
