WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2009. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee approved $7 million in funding for colleges and universities to support their emergency management and campus safety efforts. The money will be used for a program passed into law last year and based[Read More…]
Schools
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Expand Charter Schools in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law that doubles the number of charter schools allowed in Illinois from 60 schools to 120 schools. The law increases the number of single-campus charter schools allowed in Chicago from 30 to 70 and in the rest of the state from[Read More…]
Saturday Final Day For College Illinois!® Newborn Enrollment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2009. Parents and grandparents of infants less than 12 months of age have one last chance to enroll in the state’s College Illinois! ® 529 prepaid tuition program before prices increase. That’s because College Illinois! plans will still be offered at 2008-’09 prices until August 1, which[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $3.6 million in Federal Recovery Funds to Improve School Cafeterias
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will distribute nearly $4 million in federal recovery funding to improve school cafeterias in some of Illinois’ neediest schools. The competitive grants were awarded to 84 districts to purchase equipment for 254 schools that will[Read More…]
Prairie State College Offering Job Readiness Workshops
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– During these uncertain economic times, Prairie State College (PSC) is reaching out to district residents by offering free Job Readiness Workshops. The Job Readiness Workshops are designed to help individuals improve their job-seeking skills and job development strategies. The workshops will help participants develop a comprehensive approach[Read More…]
Princeton Review’s Annual College Ratings
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2009 — According to a survey by The Princeton Review that asked 122,000 students at 371 top colleges to rate their schools on dozens of topics and report on their campus experiences, the best professors are at Davidson College (NC). However, the college at which students are[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Information Sessions on Occupational Therapy Programs
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Occupational Therapy Department will host Information Sessions for individuals interested in learning more about the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) degree programs on Thursday, August 6, in room G127 at the University. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.[Read More…]
President Obama, U.S. Secretary of Education Duncan Announce National Competition to Advance School Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2009. President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that states leading the way on school reform will be eligible to compete for $4.35 billion in Race to the Top competitive grants to support education reform and innovation in classrooms. Between the 2009[Read More…]
Major Performance at GSU’s Manilow Sculpture Park
The string quartet, Red Riding Hood, with Erica Lessie on cello, Jennifer Lowe and Elise Dalleska on violin, and Nora Williams on viola, will perform on August 16 in a free concert at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors[Read More…]
PSC Site for Ged® Preparation And ESL Classes
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) serves a diverse population of adult learners both on campus and in the community. PSC’s mission is to teach basic skills needed to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.[Read More…]
