Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan released the following statement today regarding the National Center for Education Statistics’ new report, “Achievement Gaps: How Black and White Students in Public Schools Perform in Mathematics and Reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress,” which analyzes black-white achievement[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that 123 school districts in 38 states have been awarded $116 million in new grants to help schools improve the teaching of American history. “These grants give school districts an ideal opportunity to partner with other organizations that[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2009.  The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit against Superintendent Charles Flowers and the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education seeking repayment of a past due county loan and alleging that Flowers engaged in a scheme to defraud Cook County when he obtained[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2009.  As a result of $26.5 million in awards from the U.S. Department of Education, more children will have access to physical education programs and instruction on healthy eating and good nutrition. The Carol M. White Physical Education Program grants will provide 73 public schools and community-based[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2009. President Obama today named more than 100 science, math, and engineering teachers and mentors as recipients of two prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence.  The educators will receive their awards in the Fall at a White House ceremony. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– School District 163 announced registration dates for the 2009-2010 school year. RETURNING STUDENTS Registration packets were mailed in late June to parents/guardians Registration packets must be submitted in person, not mailed, at the District Office, 242 S. Orchard Dr., Park Forest, on: July 14, 16, 21, 23,[Read More…]

New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois schools are unsafe places for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) youth, according to a research brief released today by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. Inside Illinois Schools: The Experiences of LGBT Students, a report based on findings from 206 Illinois students who[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Eight students from Matteson Elementary School District 162’s Indiana School have been selected to participate in the state’s and the Chicago Botanic Garden’s “It’s Our River Day, Art on a Rain Barrel Festival” on September 19 at Navy Pier. Working as teams, the students created designs that[Read More…]

Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2009. With the economy in a seemingly endless free fall, the rising cost of a college education is putting working families in a bind. However, if you open a new college savings account, your union may be able to help. The new Union Plus College Savings Grant[Read More…]