WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2009.  Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that John McNamara, former Rockford Mayor and Vice President for College Development at Rockford College, has been named to the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. The committee is an independent and bipartisan source of advice and[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2009.  Today’s report is another wake-up call that our students are treading the waters of academic achievement while other countries’ students are swimming faster and farther. Our students have stagnated educationally, putting our long-term economic security at risk. In math, our 15-year-olds’ scores now lag behind those[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2009.  The NAMM Foundation announced that it hosted a live, public teleconference today with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to discuss his recent letter sent to school and education community leaders outlining the importance of the arts as a core academic subject in U.S. public[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Graduate Program in Reading is sponsoring The Literacy Zone, a reading tutorial program for students in grades six through twelve. “This is a one-to-one program that brings students experiencing reading problems together with teachers who have the skills to help them,” explains Dr. Mary[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation awards more than $75,000 in scholarships annually to PSC students. In addition to scholarship assistance, the foundation supports special projects that are outside the college’s budget. The special projects enhance the learning experience of PSC students and are funded with unrestricted[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A ton of food. . . or more. That is how much Prairie State College (PSC) hopes to collect at Foodapalooza. Foodapalooza will feature eight live performances for the admission price of five or more non-perishable food items to benefit Respond Now. The event will be held[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2009.  Students with disabilities face corporal punishment in public schools at disproportionately high rates, says a report released today by the American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch. The physical discipline, which often includes beatings, can worsen these students’ medical conditions and undermine their education, says[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law a bill that provides greater educational and informational resources for veterans attending Illinois public colleges and universities. “This legislation provides our student veterans with the needed information, assistance and guidance they deserve,” said Governor Quinn. “It is necessary that we[Read More…]

Park Forest , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Excitement is building this new school year for the Rich East High School Community in Park Forest, IL. The PTSO and the Booster Club have joined together to form the Rockets Booster Club. Already over 100 members have signed up. The Rockets Booster Club announced the[Read More…]