Global May 2019

Update: Woman Obsessed With Columbine

According to the Clear Creek County coroner, Sol Pais, the 18-year-old woman who was planning an attack in Denver, likely died by the time authorities launch a manhunt to find her.

Global May 2019

Polarizing But Enduring: Betsy DeVos

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is a polarizing member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. With that said, she is also one of the most enduring while others have quit or been fired.

Global May 2019

Student Facing Deportation Not Alone

High school senior Thomas Torres, who faces possible deportation back to Mexico, received support from his classmates who marched about 4 miles to demand his release.

Global May 2019

Students Kill Classmate In Shooting

A school shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch left one dead and eight injured. The school is just miles from Columbine, the site of one the worst school shootings in the nation.

Global May 2019

UNCG Launches Academic Coaching Program

The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) is launching a new Academic Success Coaching Program.

Global May 2019

Hero Students Disarm Gunman

Students at STEM School Highlands Ranch, disarmed a gunman attacking the school. Authorities say their actions minimized bloodshed.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Update: Asylum Seekers In Mexico

People in border cities in Mexico are voicing their concern, following a court ruling that the Trump administration could make asylum seekers wait in Mexico for their court hearings.

Finance May 2019

Indiana Awards 200 Scholarships

The Next Generation Hoosier Educators has received 200 scholarships from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Recipients will receive $7,500 annually.

Health Care May 2019

$9M Grant Will Target Mental Health

School districts in Kentucky are sharing a federal grant with the goal to increase awareness of issues related to mental health. The grant is worth $9 million.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Alabama’s Teacher Of The Year

Ana Carolina Bechel, who was originally from Guatemala, has been named Alabama’s teacher of the year. Bechel teaches at Weeden Elementary School in Florence.

Hispanic Community May 2019

CUNY Appoints 1st Minority Chancellor

Felix Matos Rodríguez, a native of Puerto Rico, is making history as the City University of New York's first minority chancellor for the first time in their 172-year history.

Global May 2019

Facial Recognition Ban; 10 Things To Know

San Francisco may become the first U.S. city to ban facial recognition by city agencies including the police. Beijing is planning to raise tariffs on U.S. goods. Actress Doris Day dies.

Music May 2019

Music Donation To Honor Slain Student

$50,000 worth of trombones were awarded in honor of Alex Schachter who was a trombone player in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s marching band.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Venezuela Exodus’ Impact On Infants

While infants involved in the Venezuela exodus qualify for Venezuelan citizenship, they need to register to obtain it, which requires either traveling to Venezuela or a consulate.

Health Care May 2019

What Helps Prevent Dementia?

The World Health Organization dementia is not an “inevitable consequence of aging” and lifestyle changes can impact the odds of developing.