Web Site publishes top ten 2013/14 scholarships for women and girls
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Financial aid is a huge problem for millions of students every year who want to attend college....
Education
Collins calls for action on Chicago truancy crisis
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) called on her colleagues to establish a task force to...
New HR Technology helps college graduates improve chances in the job market
 Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- Employers are doing it. Daters are doing it. Even the government is doing it. So...
Lt. Governor Simon Introduces New 6th-12th Grade Math Courses
Urges districts to better prepare students for college math, careers SPRINGFIELD, IL – As the state’s point person on education...
Rapper Jay-Z launches 2013 Scholarship Program for needy students
The deadline to apply is May 31, 2013 Nationwide -- The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) provides individual grants ranging...
Top internships for minority and African American students in 2013/14
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Internships are a gateway for students that lead to careers. There are thousands of internship opportunities each...
Ossie Davis Endowment Scholarship Program to grant scholarship awards of up to $6,800
The deadline to apply is May 31, 2013 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Ossie Davis Endowment Scholarship program was established to...
Kenwood Academy handcuffed by CPS rules
Accepting checks to help student compete in academic showdown. The deadline for contributions is May 25, 2013. By Chinta Strausberg...
Simon’s college scorecard resolution passes committee
Lt. Governor urges House to pass transparency measure SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following its unanimous passage from the House Higher Education...
Mayor Rahm Emanuel visits Award-Winning Parent Mentor Program at Funston Elementary School
Mayor highlights program as successful model for parent engagement CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited Funston Elementary School’s...
