Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2010.  In schools across the country, there are teachers who should not be teaching. But schools almost never dismiss persistently poor-performing teachers due in large part to legal and policy barriers at the local and state level. This finding comes from a new report from the Center[Read More…]

Arlington, VA–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2010 – 12:20 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you all so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Please, please, be seated. Thanks so much.  It is a pleasure to be here with all of you today.  And thank you for the wonderful work that you[Read More…]

New York–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2010.  America’s leading beverage companies have delivered on a three-year commitment with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, to remove full-calorie soft drinks from schools across the country and replace them with lower-calorie,[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This summer is all about options at Prairie State College (PSC.) Options include credit and non-credit courses, tuition-free courses for high school students, courses for college students home for the summer, and more. Registration for summer courses begins March 22 and continues until classes begin. Credit courses[Read More…]

Joseph Wycoff, the new director of institutional research at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Joseph Wycoff is the new director of institutional research at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position, Wycoff supports the college-wide efforts to create and maintain a data driven environment. His primary responsibility is[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. “We are proud of this recognition,” said university president Dr. Elaine P.[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Governors State University will receive a two year, $1.7 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an Early Head Start Program at the Family Development Center (FDC). According to Carol Morrison, Executive[Read More…]

Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Central and Rich South High School and Brooks Junior High Band Departments will present world renown drummer Lewis Nash with the NIU Jazz Ensemble on Friday, April 9, 2010. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Rich South High School Performing Arts Center, 500[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair featuring employers in the field of criminal justice. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and related fields are encouraged to attend. Potential[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host Instant Decision Day: An Undergraduate Open House on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is open to all students looking to transfer into one of GSU’s bachelor’s degree completion programs. Prospective students are encouraged to bring[Read More…]