University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Community college students preparing to complete their education at Governors State University will benefit from a tool that significantly streamlines academic planning, course selection, and other key aspects of the transfer process. New degree audit software will enable students and GSU advisors to effectively evaluate academic progress[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, Il.–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2009.  Parents will have a new place to shop for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program when the program opens enrollment November 1.  That’s because the official URL for the Web site has changed to www.529prepaidtuition.org to better reflect the flexibility in using the benefits of[Read More…]

Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2009.  The Senate today confirmed the re-appointment of three members of the Illinois Community College Board by unanimous vote. Board Chair Guy Alongi, Suzanne Morris, and Rudy Papa had been nominated by Governor Pat Quinn for re-appointment to their seats, pending Senate confirmation. “I am grateful to Governor[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued the following statement on Mapping State Proficiency Standards onto NAEP Scales: 2005-2007, which the National Center for Education Statistics released today: “Today’s study confirms what we’ve known for a long time: States are setting the bar too low. In[Read More…]

NEW JERSEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2009.  The vast majority of parents want schools to limit students’ access to high-calorie chips, sodas and candy and to offer them opportunities for physical activity throughout the day, a new survey by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation shows. The national survey, released today, signals the[Read More…]

Exiled Ayatollah Moshen Kadivar. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Ayatollah Mohsen Kadivar, an internationally noted progressive critic of Iran’s theocratic government who was once imprisoned for his views, will discuss the fallout of this year’s tumultuous election at DePaul University on Oct. 30. Kadivar’s talk, titled "Political Islam and Democracy in the[Read More…]

Park Forest Resident and School District 227 School Board member, Alyssa Hernandez, and DePaul classmate Bianka Mata speak with Governor Pat Quin to express the need for the MAP grant. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Approximately 170 students from DePaul University travelled to the State Capital in Springfield, IL, on October[Read More…]

Two Park Foresters Honored as Tournament Champs Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Coming off the heels of last season’s national championship win, the Prairie State College (PSC) Forensics team is on their way to another successful season. The first speech competition of the season spawned two individual tournament championship wins and six[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest has a new Girl Scout Troop at Talala Elementary School. As part of the South Suburban Forest Trails Association, the new troop is off to a great start. Talala’s parents expressed interest in more after school activities for the students at the school. The Girl[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Little ghosts and goblins and their parents are invited to enjoy a Halloween extravaganza filled with candy, hay rides, carnival games, and more at Prairie State College (PSC). The 13th annual Halloween Family Fun Fest will be held on Friday, October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.[Read More…]