Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2010.  This week, legislation sponsored by State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) which prevents a significant number of Illinois’ at-risk children from losing access to high quality preschool and developmental services was passed out of the House Elementary and Secondary Eduction Committee.  The bill preserves the Preschool[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010.  Today, President Obama signed an executive order renewing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the White House East Room.  This event demonstrates the President’s strong appreciation for the historic role these institutions have played in educating our citizens and the Administration’s[Read More…]

Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010.  Both headcount and Full Time Equivalency (FTE) Spring enrollments at Illinois community colleges reached all-time record levels for the current semester. According to figures released today from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), statewide headcount enrollment increased 7.8% over the record Spring 2009 enrollment. This semester’s increase[Read More…]

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010.  An online version of NIH’s continuing education program for nurses about SIDS risk reduction is now available. The Continuing Education Program on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Risk Reduction was developed by NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2010.  The last day to lock in February prices for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program is Sunday, February 28, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) says now is the time to save for future college tuition and fees through the program. “As Financial Aid[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2010.  Today, the Department posted a summary of state laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion techniques in schools: http://www.ed.gov/policy/seclusion/seclusion-state-summary.html. The summary is a result of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s letter issued to Chief State School Officers on July 31,[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2010.  U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee issued the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Education released information collected from states over the past six months on the state laws, regulations, policies and guidelines in place on preventing[Read More…]

Central Falls, R.I.–(ENEWSPF)– From the New York Times: A plan to dismiss the entire faculty and staff of the only public high school in this small city just west of the Massachusetts border was approved Tuesday night at an emotional public meeting of the school board. The board voted 5[Read More…]

Keynote speaker Jay McTighe explains the education model, "Understanding By Design" to Catholic school educators gathered at Marian Catholic. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Professional Development Convention for Catholic Elementary and Secondary Teachers Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago coordinated Professional Development Conventions at two sites[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host a free information session for individuals interested in learning more about the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) degree programs on Tuesday, March 16, from 4 to 7 p.m., in Room D34000[Read More…]