The Sr. M. Paul McCaughey Leadership Center. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Dedicated to former President/Principal Sr. M. Paul McCaughey at Marian Catholic High School’s 50th anniversary gala, the school’s Leadership Center now bears the name of one of Marian’s finest graduates. Sr. Mary Paul currently serves as Superintendent of[Read More…]
Schools
New Grants Help Union Members Save for College
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…]
Alabama School District Agrees To End Illegal Sex Segregation
MOULTON, AL–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2009. The Lawrence County School District in Alabama has agreed to end single-sex classes in public schools after being notified by the American Civil Liberties Union that sex segregated programs are illegal and discriminatory. “We’re very pleased that the Lawrence County School District has agreed to abandon[Read More…]
Atewologun Named Vice President of Academic Affairs at PSC
Dr. Adenuga Atewologun is PSC’s new vice president of academic affairs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In a special meeting on Tuesday, June 17, the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Adenuga Atewologun as PSC’s new vice president of academic affairs. He replaces Dr.[Read More…]
PSC Receives National Recognition for Service Learning Project
From left to right, President Dr. Eric Radtke, Board Member Peg Donohue, Adjunct Professor of Political Science Tiffany Bohm, and Board Chair Mark Fazzini. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– President Barack Obama wasn’t the only winner as a result of the November 2008 election. Prairie State College (PSC) received national[Read More…]
Free Breakfast, Free Lunch for Children Under 18 at Rich East High School
Orland Park , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Township School District 227 is hosting the Rich Township Free Breakfast and Free Lunch program to any child under the age of 18 in the cafeteria at Rich East High School. Breakfast hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Lunch hours 11:00 a.m. to 11:30[Read More…]
Secretary Duncan Challenges National Education Association to Accelerate School Reforms
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2009. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today praised the National Education Association for its effort to improve the quality of the education workforce and challenged the union to reevaluate some of its policies on compensating teachers and offering them job protections. Speaking at the NEA’s annual convention[Read More…]
Family Development Center at GSU Enrolling for Fall Pre-K
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Family Development Center (FDC), at Governors State University in University Park, is now accepting enrollment in its pre-kindergarten program for three, four, and five year olds for September 2009. The FDC is a unique, state-of-the-art facility, which is full of color and light. Students experience a[Read More…]
GSU Social Work Honorees Inducted
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Department of Social Work at Governors State University recently inducted new members in to the Omicron Beta Chapter of Phi Alpha Honor Society on Friday, April 24, 2009.” The Phi Alpha Honor Society provides promotes humanitarian goals and ideals and fosters high standards of education for[Read More…]
Secretary of Education Announces Resources to Push Reforms, Make College Affordable
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2009. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that starting tomorrow $13 billion will be available for schools and that millions of current and former college students will benefit from better student loans and financial aid. “July 1 is an important date in our efforts to reform schools[Read More…]
