Global August 2018

Students Sent Back To Middle School Over Missing Grades

A dozen students expected to begin high school in Alabama. They had passed eighth grade. The new chapter in their lives was scheduled to begin last week. But when the school system was unable to find their grades, these twelve students found themselves back in middle school.

Global August 2018

Today’s Top 2 Job News Items 08-15-2018

The following are the top two articles related to jobs in education that have broken within the last 24 hours on AP. These stories span job positions in both primary and secondary education, and specifically education jobs in Rhode Island and Oklahoma.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Foe Accused By Maduro Says Venezuela Military Is Fracturing

Exiled Julio Borges, who formerly led the opposition-controlled National Assembly in Venezuela, said the fact that two high-ranking military officers have been arrested in connection to the attempted assassination on President Nicolas Maduro points to increased fracturing within Venezuela’s armed forces. The failed attack on Maduro involved drones loaded with plastic explosives.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Senate Study Faults Government Care Of Migrant Children

A 52-page bipartisan Senate report states there are “major deficiencies” in how the government is caring for thousands of migrant children. Among concerns raised in the study are that no federal agency is taking responsibility for ensuring that these children are not being used in human trafficking or being abused.

Global August 2018

US Newspapers To Trump: We're Not Enemies Of The People

Hundreds of newspapers across the country have published a coordinated series of editorials speaking out against President Donald Trump’s attacks on “fake news.” The campaign was set into motion by The Boston Globe, which urged a unified voice from its fellow news outlets.

Global August 2018

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.

Arts and Media August 2018

U Of Nevada Awarded $50K For Student-Run Bilingual Newsroom

The University of Nevada, Reno, Reynolds School of Journalism was just awarded a $50,000 Grand Prize for Innovation in Journalism Education from the Online News Association (ONA). ONA’s Challenge Fund recognizes the best implementation of a project. The prize is honoring Noticiero Movil, the student-run bilingual media newsroom at the Reynolds School.

Global August 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 August 2018

Colleges Mull Pushing For Share Of Legal Wagering Proceeds

With the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow states across the nation to have legalized sports betting, schools are exploring the idea of requiring sports book operators to pay them a part of amounts wagered on their games. The American Gaming Association, however, is opposed to these “integrity fees.”

Hispanic Community August 2018

US School Districts Weigh Duty To Youth Migrant Shelters

U.S. school systems are getting ready for the first day of school not just in their public schools but also in new classrooms that have been set up in youth migrant shelters. In San Benito, Texas, for example, the superintendent authorized sending 19 bilingual teachers, hundreds of computers and mobile classrooms.

Arts and Media August 2018

Logic Stages Immigrant Protest At VMAs With Parents, Kids

Protests against the separation and detention of families at the border were part of the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday night. More than two dozen immigrant children formed a “human wall,” and their parents simulated family reunions with hugs. Both the parents and the children wore T-shirts with the message “We are All Human Beings.” Three advocacy group’s immigrant leaders also participated in the demonstration.

Global August 2018

Top 4 Featured Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

The following are the top four featured job openings available on The Hispanic Outlook On Education’s job board. All jobs that are listed on Hispanic Outlook’s job board include full descriptions, as well as information about where and how to apply.

Legal August 2018

Trump's Former Lawyer Pleads Guilty, Implicates President

President Donald Trump’s onetime campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and the president’s former attorney, Michael Cohen, both found themselves in legal jeopardy yesterday, and Trump may be next. Manafort was convicted of financial crimes on Monday. Cohen has pled guilty to campaign finance violations and has implicated Trump in a campaign cover-up.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Little Damage Reported From Strong Quake In Venezuela

A 7.3 earthquake hit Venezuela’s northeastern coast and parts of the Caribbean on Tuesday, the largest to strike Venezuela since 1900. However, despite the magnitude of the quake, it caused little major damage, and so far no deaths have been reported.

Legal August 2018

U Of Baltimore And edX Launch New Supreme Court And American Politics Online Course

The University of Baltimore School of Law and edX (a provider of massive online open courses) are launching a Supreme Court and American Politics online course. Lyle Denniston will host the eight-week self-paced look at the causes and effects of politics on the nation’s top legal institution.