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…]
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Governors State to Host Information Sessions on Physical Therapy Programs
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…]
Prairie State College Enrollment Reaches Historic High
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) credit full-time tenth day enrollment for spring 2010 increased nearly 16 percent from a year ago, the highest spring enrollment ever in the history of the college. The previous two spring highs were in 1983 and 2009. “Prairie State College is a great[Read More…]
Rich Central Preschool Begins March 8, 2010
Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Central High School is sponsoring its annual Preschool Program. The program will run from March 8 to May 6, 2010, between the hours of 11:30a.m. and 2:50 p.m. The cost is $25 for the entire session. Those interested are asked to contact Ms. Husband at 708-679-5600.
Rich Central High School Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll 2009-2010
Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Central High School announced today the honor roll students for second quarter 2009 – 2010. Gold Honor Roll SENIORS: Dominiqe Adams, Simisola Alalade, Adebola Ayeni, Danielle Brown, Chrystina Clinton, Brittany Davis, Demetri Edwards, Jacqueline Farley, Sernard Gill, Jasmine Gunn, Ryan Gunn, Nhi Le, Camrie Mack, Jasmine[Read More…]
Veterans’ Affairs Reminder: University of Illinois Scholarship available for Children of Combat Veterans
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2010. Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Director Dan Grant is reminding children of Illinois’ combat Veterans to apply for the 2010-2011 Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver at the University of Illinois. Up to six tuition waivers are available annually in each county throughout Illinois for the child[Read More…]
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Presents Obama Administration’s Priorities to Improve National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Feb. 23, 2010 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon to highlight the Obama Administration’s priorities for the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act and to advocate for the rapid passage of a strong reauthorization bill to reduce hunger and improve the health and[Read More…]
President Obama Calls for New Steps to Prepare America’s Children for Success in College and Careers
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2010. Today at a meeting with our nation’s governors, President Obama outlined new steps to better prepare America’s children for college and the workplace. The President is calling for a redesigned Elementary and Secondary Education Act that includes a comprehensive, new vision to help states successfully transition[Read More…]
Neuroscientist: Think Twice About Cutting Music In Schools
Music training enhances brainstem sensitivity to speech sounds Evanston, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At an 11 a.m. press briefing, Saturday, Feb. 20, at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, a Northwestern University neuroscientist will argue that music training has profound effects that shape the sensory system and should be[Read More…]
PSC Speech Team Collects More Medals at Recent Competitions
PSC Seeech Team (left to right, back row) Sharnita Redley, Etta Oben, Jim Marx, Nadia Crawley, Terrance Clanton (left to right, front row): Jeremias Roman, Sydney Milligan, Christina Sigers (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) Speech Team is racking up the medals this season. With the[Read More…]
