Hispanic Community December 2018

HSIs Schools Are In The Hundreds

Hundreds of colleges and universities have used the fact that they’re classified as a Hispanic-serving institution to their advantage.

Legal December 2018

Judge Blocks Asylum Restrictions

The Trump administration’s policies that restricted immigrants from seeking asylum due to domestic abuse or gang violence have been blocked by a federal judge.

Global December 2018

Instructor Job Open; Top 4 Featured Jobs

At https://hispanicoutlookjobs.com/ there is a constantly updated, wide-variety of open positions at schools across the country, including Kutztown University.

Global December 2018

Christmas Tree Does Not Kill Burglar

The Associated Press has fact checked the following stories. Although they have been shared widely via social media, none of the following stories are legit.

Arts and Media January 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda Creates Scholarship

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and his family announced a new scholarship for underrepresented and first-generation performing arts students at Rhode Island College.

Global January 2019

Disney Funds Sandy Hook Promise Program

Sandy Hook Promise’s Start With Hello program is receiving funding from the Walt Disney Co. The educational program combats social isolation and promotes inclusion.

Global January 2019

Border Wall Fact Check

With the government shutdown still in effect, and President Trump insisting on a border wall, AP fact checked the president’s statements at his recent Cabinet meeting and on Twitter.

Financing January 2019

Tuition Discounts Available At UVa Wise

Out-of-state students from Appalachia can now receive discounts on their tuition at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. The move is to counter declining enrollment.

Legal January 2019

Parents Sue Over Policy To Arm Teachers

Parents and grandparents of students in Pennsylvania have filed a lawsuit against a school district’s policy to arm teachers. The lawsuit says that this policy violates state law.

Financing January 2019

Emilio And Gloria Estefan Scholarship

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is accepting applications for the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship. Latin music students are able to receive the four-year scholarship.

Global January 2019

Center Helps After School Shooting

The Santa Fe Strong Resiliency Center has been helping in the mental health and emotional needs of those affected by a school shooting at Santa Fe High School.

Global January 2019

Substitute Teacher Shortage

Many Massachusetts school districts are experiencing a shortage of substitute teachers. Officials cite low pay and other opportunities as major contributing factors.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Mythical Terrorist Tide From Mexico

Although the State Department issued a report discrediting it, President Trump and his officials have continued to state that terror suspects are pouring into the U.S. from Mexico.

Technology January 2019

NMSU Receives $350K For VR Lab

La Cruces-based Electronic Caregiver is giving two New Mexico State University professors $350,000 to establish an augmented and virtual reality laboratory.

Global January 2019

Trump And The Disputed Border Crisis

President Donald Trump made his first prime-time speech Tuesday night where he declared a crisis on the border. The following is the Associated Press’ fact check of that speech.