Legal February 2020

What Is A Sanctuary City In The United States?

The Trump administration is suing N.J. and the county where Seattle is located because of immigration policies that offer protections to immigrants who are in the country illegally.

Financing February 2020

How Do Undocumented Students Pay For College?

Legislators in Missouri are considering a bill that would ban in-state tuition for students with “an unlawful immigration status.”

Global February 2020

Active Shooter Drills And Mental Health

The American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association, and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund are calling for an end to active shooter drills.

Legal February 2020

District Sued For Suspending Students

Saline Area Schools is being sued because according to the lawsuit the district does not have the authority to suspend four students over racist social media posts.

Global February 2020

What Is The ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law?

Florida’s “red flag” gun law has been applied more than 3,500 times since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. While it has bipartisan support, it also has its critics.

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.

Hispanic Community February 2020

Venezuelan Teen Forced Into Mexico Alone

Branyerly’s father’s claims that he was fleeing political violence and repression were accepted at the border by U.S. authorities. She, however, was forced to go back to Mexico alone.

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.

Health Care February 2020

What Education Is Needed To Become A Nurse?

SNHU has a piece on its website entitled “What Degree Do You Need to Become a Nurse?” that talks about the specific education needed to enter different aspects of the field of nursing.

Legal February 2020

Judge Sides With Migrants About Facilities

A judge has sided with migrants against Border Patrol regarding the conditions of facilities in Arizona. Complaints against the facilities include it being unsanitary and inhumane.

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.

Technology February 2020

Why Is Technology Important In The Classroom?

Purdue University has a piece on their website blog entitled “The Evolution of Technology in the Classroom,” which explores the impact of technology on education.

Financing February 2020

Four Years Of Free Tuition For 193 Students

The LeBron James Family Foundation and Ken State University are giving 193 students the opportunity to attend college tuition free and one year of free room and board.

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

6-Year-Old Girl Arrested At School

A 6-year-old girl was arrested at her charter school for kicking and punching staff members. A video shows the child crying and begging not to be arrested. One officer has been fired.