Hispanic Community February 2020

What Was The Flag In The Halftime Show?

The praised Super Bowl halftime show touched on a number of issues impacting the Latino community, including Puerto Rico (whose flag was featured) in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Global February 2020

How Can Schools Improve Physical Education?

Physical education tests in California may be paused for three years because of concerns of discrimination against non-binary and disabled students, as well as bullying.

Global February 2020

Is Immigration Under Homeland Security?

Homeland Security has suspended New York residents from using its “trusted traveler” programs in response to New York’s “Green Light” law.

Technology February 2020

Is Technology Good Or Bad For Education?

Technology is becoming more and more a part of education. But is that a good thing or a bad thing? Vista College explores this topic in a piece on their website.

Technology February 2020

New Twitter Tool Links Users To Census Info

If someone uses Twitter to search for information about the upcoming census, they will be automatically shown a link to the federal government’s census website.

Hispanic Community February 2020

EU Giving $4.3M To Help Refugees In Latin America

The EU is donating the equivalent of $4.3 million dollars to help refugees in three Latin American countries find jobs that will help them meet their basic needs.

Global February 2020

How To Write College Application Essay?

Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab offers guidance for effective college application essay writing. This includes a list of questions to ask yourself before you begin writing.

Global February 2020

Is It Legal For Trump To Build The Wall?

Homeland Security is waiving federal contracting laws, allowing 177 miles of border wall to be built more quickly in four states: Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas.

Technology February 2020

Yale Students Start Drone Delivery Service

Yale has a new business on campus. Students have created a drone delivery service. Called Kiki Air, it delivers small items such as candy and snacks to specific locations on campus.

Technology February 2020

University Wins $6M Apprenticeship Grant

North Carolina State University has received a $6 million grant for apprenticeship programs in the artificial intelligence industry.

Financing February 2020

$30k Grant For Undocumented Students

A $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan is being used to aid the Michigan Coalition for Undocumented Student Success.

Global February 2020

No More Immigration Bus Checks?

Border Patrol agents are no longer allowed to conduct routine immigration checks without a warrant on Greyhound buses. Jefferson Lines and MTRWestern have taken similar action.

Financing February 2020

5-Year-Old Drummer Gets Scholarship

Five-year-old Jeremiah Travis has been given a scholarship from Alcorn State University because of his skills as a drummer. Travis plays at St. Helena Parish sporting events.

Global February 2020

Does Medicaid Affect Citizenship?

The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits, including Medicaid and food stamps, has led to immigrants being afraid to use such social services.

Global February 2020

How Many People Respond To The Census?

A recent poll shows that the majority of Americans are planning to participate in the 2020 census but there are concerns about personal information being kept private.