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Global March 2018

Skechers Foundation Gives More Than $1.5 Million To Children With Special Needs And Education [On A Positive Note]

The Skechers Foundation celebrated its ninth record-breaking Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk for children presenting more than $510,000 to The Friendship Foundation in support of kids with special needs, and over $1 million for education foundations. The organization also announced the continuation of its annual Skechers Foundation Scholarship Program, and will award $100,000 in college scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year.

Legal March 2018

Immigrants Sue US Over End To Temporary Protected Status [Beyond Education]

The Trump administration's decision to end a program that lets immigrants from four countries live and work legally in the U.S. was motivated by racism and leaves the immigrants' American born children with an "impossible choice," according to a federal lawsuit filed on Monday. Nine immigrants and five children filed the suit to reinstate temporary protected status for people from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan.

Hispanic Community March 2018

Protests To Await Trump's Visit To California Border [Beyond Education]

Rallies for and against Donald Trump's "big beautiful border wall" with Mexico are expected to mark his first visit to California as president amid growing tensions between his administration and the state over immigration enforcement. Trump will visit eight towering prototypes of his planned wall Tuesday before addressing Marines in San Diego and attending a fund-raiser in Los Angeles.

Technology March 2018

Programing Glitch Puts 3,000 Scholarship Winners' Data Including Social Security Numbers Online [Education News]

A state agency is telling 3,000 college scholarship recipients in South Carolina that their personal information was posted online for 10 months. The Commission on Higher Education sent a letter to students who earned Palmetto Fellows scholarships, saying their names, addresses and Social Security numbers were posted in May 2017 when the agency switched programs.

Global March 2018

Devos Interviews On School Policy Land Flat With White House [Education News]

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos got a less than ringing endorsement from the White House after a pair of uncomfortable television interviews raised questions about her commitment to help underperforming schools and support for President Donald Trump's proposal to curb school violence. In an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes," DeVos admitted that she had not visited low-performing schools to understand their needs.

Hispanic Community March 2018

White House Opposes Short-Term 'Dreamer' Fix In New Talks [Beyond Education]

The White House said Wednesday it does not favor an immigration agreement with Congress that would involve extending protections for young immigrants for three years in exchange for three years of border wall funding. Deputy press secretary Raj Shah said the administration continues to negotiate an immigration overhaul that would address the DACA program while also stopping illegal immigration and modernizing the legal immigration system.

Global March 2018

Upcoming SUNY Orange Job Fair And Tips For Attendees [Education Job News]

After the success of its 2017 job fair, which attracted close to 400 job seekers and more than 80 employers, SUNY Orange is hosting its 2018 job fair on April 12. The fair will run from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET and will be held at the Niddletown campus in the Physical Education Building, which is located on East Conkling Avenue.

Global March 2018

Pedestrian Bridge Collapses At University; Several Hurt [Education News]

A newly-installed pedestrian bridge collapsed Thursday at Florida International University, trapping at least five vehicles underneath. Live television reports showed several people loaded onto ambulances immediately after the collapse. There was no immediate report of injuries or any fatalities from authorities. The 950-ton span was installed on Saturday.

Global March 2018 Premium

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines in Education and Beyond

Every Friday Hispanic Outlook features the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page in a special regular feature on our website. These headlines can include breaking news stories, as well as articles related to the field of education and/or the Hispanic community.

Global March 2018

Fallen Bridge: 'Stress Test' Preceded Collapse That Killed 6 [Education News]

An innovative pedestrian bridge being built at Florida International University had been put to a "stress test" and its cables were being tightened when it collapsed over traffic, killing six people and sending 10 to a hospital, authorities said. Two workers were on the 950-ton bridge when it pancaked on top of vehicles waiting at a stoplight.

Arts and Media March 2018

Disney, Universal Studios And Other Local Companies Support MusicHelpsHeal.org And The Students From Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands [On A Positive Note In Education]

The MusicHelpsHeal.org program, which was started to help the students displaced from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands due to hurricane Maria, is using music to address the emotional and social needs caused by the storm. Many local businesses and organizations have donated instruments, and some have provided cash and grant opportunities.

Global March 2018

Kushner's Real Estate Firm Said They Had No Rent-controlled Tenants

Jared Kushner's real estate firm has said that they didn't have any rent-controlled tenants. The White House has said that Robert Mueller is not in danger of being fired. Russian president Valdimir Putin's election victory has given him a mandate to pursue his nationalist, assertive policies for another six years. An explosion in Austin, Texas, injures two people.

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