Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ed Schaffer was recently hired as the director of physical education and athletics at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position Schaffer will provide leadership in planning, administering, and directing the College’s physical education, intramural, recreation, and intercollegiate athletics programs. He will also take part in[Read More…]

The Marian Speech team captured third place at the Homewood-Flossmoor Tournament last weekend. Some members include: Katie Reichart (Lansing), Jonathan Williamsen (Steger), Sean O Sullivan (Munster), Brittany Spanos (Sauk Village), Ashley Smith (Olympia Fields) and Colleen Daw (Homewood). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Four individual champions highlight season opener Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sparked[Read More…]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5 – Poor graduation rates in Palm Beach County, Florida demonstrate a failure by state officials to ensure that all students receive a high quality education as mandated by the Florida Constitution, according to a class action lawsuit filed today by the American Civil Liberties Union[Read More…]

Madison, Wisconsin–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009 -1:40 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Hello, Madison!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Everybody, please, have a seat.  Have a seat. It is good to see all of you.  Good to be back in Madison.  I want to first of all just[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. “America will not succeed in the 21st century unless we do a far better job of educating our sons and daughters… And the race starts today.  I am issuing a challenge to our nation’s governors and school boards, principals and teachers, businesses and non-profits, parents and[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today named four new members to the Chicago State University (CSU) Board of Trustees, which oversees the management and operations of the higher educational institution. “Chicago State University is committed to academic excellence and strives to provide students with an outstanding educational and life[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Registration for spring 2010 classes at Prairie State College (PSC) is underway. Hundreds of classes are available including art, biology, business, communications, computers, English, geography, graphic design, health and fitness, mathematics, music, photography, psychology, sociology, Spanish, and more. To accommodate busy schedules, classes are offered days, evenings,[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Social Work Department will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the university’s Hall of Honors. The MSW program director will be[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School will hold a community forum Wednesday evening, November 4, according to Kevin Kredens, publicity coordinator at the school. "Park Forests residents have a long history of commitment and responsibility and dedication to their schools and community," Kredens said in a press release. "And[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Restorative Justice Facilitator Training will be offered on Saturday, November 7, Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, from 9 to 4 p.m., at Prairie State Community College, in Chicago Heights. This three-day training is free and will help prepare schools and communities to respond to rising[Read More…]