Global June 2018

Money To 'Harden' Schools Draws Backlash After Shootings [Education News]

An alliance of U.S. education groups expressed shock Tuesday that the Trump administration would let schools purchase metal detectors and police patrols through a $1.1 billion program that the White House and Congress have used to defend their response to an epidemic of school shootings.

Arts and Media June 2018

CUNY And Latino Media Organizations Team Up For Spanish-Language Journalism Program [Education News]

The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Journalism has teamed up with Latino media organizations including Univision News, NY1 Noticias; The Guardian and Telemundo for the school’s Spanish-language Journalism Program. This program’s initiative is filling a void by training bilingual students that are interested in covering Latino communities in the U.S. and abroad.

Legal June 2018

Governor Signs 6 Gun Control Measures In New Jersey [Education News And Beyond]

New Jersey on Wednesday enacted a half-dozen new gun control laws, tightening its already strict statutes as advocates applauded and critics questioned whether they will achieve their aims. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed the legislation in Trenton alongside Democratic legislative leaders and the bills' sponsors, who moved the legislation shortly after a mass shooting at a Florida high school in February.

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.

Financing June 2018

Alum Stryker Commits $20 Million In Scholarships To College [On A Positive Note In Education]

A $20 million contribution from businessman Jon Stryker is allowing Kalamazoo College to establish a scholarship program for students of color, first-generation students and those from lower-income families. The program starts with the 2018-19 academic year and will provide $2 million annually over the next decade.

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.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Hundreds Of Children Wait In Border Patrol Facility In Texas [Beyond Education]

Inside an old warehouse in South Texas, hundreds of immigrant children wait in a series of cages created by metal fencing. One cage had 20 children inside. Scattered about are bottles of water, bags of chips and large foil sheets intended to serve as blankets.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Minnesota Athletes Making Girls Soccer More Diverse [On A Positive Note In Education]

Girls' soccer — in Minnesota and across the country — is widely seen as a white, suburban sport. The most elite private clubs can charge families thousands of dollars a year for their daughters to participate in top-tier programs. But a new Twin Cities nonprofit is trying to open doors for a more racially diverse set of female athletes who are already embracing the game.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Recording Of Crying Children At Border Adds To Outrage [Beyond Education]

An audio recording that appears to capture the heartbreaking voices of small Spanish-speaking children crying out for their parents at a U.S. immigration facility took center stage Monday in the growing uproar over the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.

Hispanic Community June 2018

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Trump To Discuss Border Amid Outrage [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump's immigration policies have come under intense scrutiny following reports of the forced separation of migrant children from their parents. Democrats and some Republicans are urging an end to the practice at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Associated Press breaks down the latest developments regarding families being separated at the border.

Financing June 2018

New Grads, Unlock Your Future With A Credit Check-Up [Education And Beyond]

Good credit is your ticket to an easier and more affordable postgrad life. It could help you qualify for apartments, nab low-interest car loans, pay less for car insurance , set up utilities with little or no deposit s, and more. And it's not that hard to get started. With a few strategic moves this summer, you can make sure future-you is ready to clinch those savings.

Hispanic Community June 2018

APNewsBreak: Youngest Migrants Held In 'Tender Age' Shelters [Beyond Education]

Trump administration officials have been sending babies and other young children forcibly separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border to at least three "tender age" shelters in South Texas, The Associated Press has learned. Lawyers and medical providers who have visited the Rio Grande Valley shelters described play rooms of crying preschool-age children in crisis.

Hispanic Community June 2018

No Clear Plan Yet On How To Reunite Parents With Children [Beyond Education]

Trump administration officials say they have no clear plan yet on how to reunite the thousands of children separated from their families at the border since the implementation of a zero-tolerance policy in which anyone caught entering the U.S. illegally is criminally prosecuted.

Global June 2018

CSUSB To Host Summer Kickoff Event; Includes Panel On First-Generation Students’ Experiences [Education News]

Educational Talent Search at Cal State San Bernardino will be hosting its annual Summer Kickoff event on Monday June 25 for middle and high school students and their parents to explore the campus and learn about college. Students will get to attend a resource fair, activities and games, a campus tour and a student panel discussion about the experiences of first-generation college students.