Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2009.  Today thousands of immigrant students held over 120 events in 28 states to support legislation that would allow talented DREAM students who view this country as their own to attend college, serve their nation, and earn a path to U.S. citizenship. In support of the National[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the award of more than $108.8 million in Early Reading First grants to 28 local education agencies and other public or private organizations in 18 states and Washington, D.C., to improve the school readiness of young children, especially[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2009.  In two minutes or less, America’s students have an opportunity to show the nation and the world how far education can take them and how they will achieve their dreams. On September 8, President Barack Obama called on the nation’s students to take greater responsibility for[Read More…]

Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Matteson School District No. 162 Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the board room. The meeting will be preceded by a public hearing on the budget. The following are among the items to be considered. The following Dates to Remember will[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2009.  Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. voted today to make the single largest investment in aid to help students and families pay for college. H.R. 3221–The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA)–will expand access to an affordable college education to more American students, transform early education[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich East High School Parent Teacher Student Organization has combined forces with the Rocket Booster Club in the hopes of increasing awareness of both organizations. The new organization, titled The Rocket Booster Club, was formed over the summer. “It’s going to be an exciting time for[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School has recently received a $233,000 School Improvement Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education to administer federal dollars in areas of school improvement, which will lead to student achievement. The plan includes a parental involvement piece that will provide classes and activities[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2009. “Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to give America’s college students the biggest increase in financial aid since the GI Bill. The bill will guarantee increases for the Pell Grant program for the 2010-11 year and beyond. It will overhaul federal student loans to make[Read More…]