Arts and Media June 2018

Drama Teacher At Parkland School Honored At Tony Awards [On A Positive Note In Education]

A drama teacher recalled all the lessons she learned in the arts as she barricaded students in a closet during the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Melody Herzfeld was presented with the 2018 Excellence in Theatre Education Award during the Tony Awards on Sunday.

Global June 2018

Trump-Kim Shake Hands, Commit To 'Complete Denuclearization' [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un committed Tuesday to "complete denuclearization" of the Korean Peninsula during the first meeting in history between a sitting U.S. president and a North Korean leader. Yet as Trump toasted the summit's results, he faced mounting questions about whether he got too little and gave away too much — including an agreement to halt U.S. military exercises with treaty ally South Korea.

Hispanic Community June 2018

APNewsBreak: US Launches Bid To Find Citizenship Cheaters [Beyond Education]

The U.S. government agency that oversees immigration applications is launching an office that will focus on identifying Americans who are suspected of cheating to get their citizenship and seek to strip them of it. The agency is hiring several dozen lawyers and immigration officers to review cases of immigrants who were ordered deported and are suspected of using fake identities to later get green cards and citizenship through naturalization.

Financing June 2018

Student Leaders From Public Colleges Lobby For More Support [Education News]

Student leaders from public colleges across New York are headed to Albany to urge lawmakers to approve legislation aimed at boosting support for higher education. The leaders of the City University of New York's University Student Senate and the State University of New York's Student Assembly are joining advocates in Tuesday's lobby effort at the Capitol.

Financing June 2018

Penn State Awarded $2.5 Million Grant For Transit Study [Education News]

Pennsylvania State University has received a $2.5 million grant for a transportation research program involving several other universities. The study will cover different modes of transportation, such as highways, rail and air. Its focus is "improving the durability and extending the life" of transportation infrastructure.

Hispanic Community June 2018

House Republicans To Offer 2 Separate Bills On Immigration [Beyond Education]

House Republicans are considering next steps on two immigration bills after GOP leaders persuaded moderate Republicans to drop their renegade effort to force votes on legislation that would have protected young "Dreamer" immigrants with a path to citizenship. Instead, leaders reached a deal with moderates and conservatives that will allow two votes on other bills, starting as soon as next week.

Financing June 2018

Teachers Test Prep Offers $10K In Scholarships For Educators [Education News]

Teachers Test Prep, an education company that helps aspiring teachers prepare for their state certification exams, is offering $10,000 to future K-12 educators through its 2018 Teachers Test Prep "Pass the Torch" Teacher Scholarships: one $5,000 scholarship to a recipient planning a career in elementary education and one $5,000 scholarship to a recipient planning a career in secondary education.

Financing June 2018

SDCCD Extends Tuition-Free Program [Education News]

The San Diego Community College District has extended their tuition-free program, the San Diego Promise, to include all recent high school graduates. Graduates that are first-time, full-time students will be eligible to receive two free years of college at San Diego City, San Diego Mesa and/or San Diego Miramar colleges.

Health Care June 2018

USC Recruiting For Study To Explore Impact Of Culture And Genetics On Hispanics With MS [Education News]

The Keck School of Medicine of USC is actively recruiting Hispanics with multiple sclerosis (MS) to participate in a study examining the impact of genetics, acculturation and cultural perceptions on disease severity. The multicenter study, which is being funded by a grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is recruiting 400 Hispanics who have been diagnosed with MS within the last two years.

Financing June 2018

University Of Wyoming Approves Budget With Employee Raises [Education News]

The University of Wyoming's budget for next year includes millions of dollars to fund raises and hire additional employees. The university's board unanimously approved the nearly $500 million budget, which includes $5.5 million for raises for university employees, more than $4 million to hire at least 32 faculty members and about $450,000 to hire additional custodians.

Technology June 2018

Tips For Making Your Social Media Profiles Look More Professional For College [Education News]

Social Media can make or break college applicants being accepted at the college or university of their choice. Students have faced disciplinary actions for using offensive language and images in private group chats throughout social media platforms. The Princeton Review has come up with social media tips for college applicants to revamp their social media presence.

Global June 2018

U Of Chicago To Not Require SAT Scores For Many Applicants [Education News]

The University of Chicago is becoming the first major U.S. research university to stop requiring American undergraduate applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores. The decision that school officials say is designed to help even the playing field for students from low-income or underrepresented communities has been made by some liberal arts colleges but the school is the first major research university to do so.

Global June 2018

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 June 2018

NOT REAL NEWS: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week Beyond Education

A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked each of these out, including the original sources, and debunk them.

Global June 2018

12 Career Fair Tips From UC Berkeley [Education News]

The University of California, Berkeley’s career center is currently featuring a list of 12 career fair tips on its website. Tips cover a variety of topics spanning from what to do before a career fair to making the best use of time during a career fair.