Global March 2018

Snowy Nor'easter Brings Threat Of More Power Problems [News In Education And Beyond]

Another snowy, blowy nor'easter threatened a new round of power outages as it began moving up the East Coast on Wednesday, closing schools and government offices and raising concerns for utility customers still trying to bounce back from an earlier storm. A wintry mix of snow and light rain started falling early Wednesday in many areas, but the precipitation was expected to soon turn to all snow in most areas and then continue through the day.

Global March 2018

New Gun Law In Oregon and Gun Restrictions Passed By Florida Senate [News in Education and Beyond]

Two news stories: Oregon’s governor signed a bill prohibiting domestic abusers and people under restraining orders from owning firearms; this is America's first new gun control law since the Feb. 14 Florida high school massacre. And Florida’s Senate narrowly passed a bill that would create new restrictions on rifle sales and allow some teachers to carry guns in schools.

Global March 2018

Where Help May Finally Reach the Desperate and Bombarded

"The Shape of Water" won for best picture at the Oscars. An aid convoy has entered the suburbs of eastern Ghouta. President Donald Trump announced that he intends to place tariffs on imported aluminum and steel. Despite Euroskeptic parties forcing a surge in Italy's parliamentary election, neither party gained enough support to govern alone.

Global March 2018 Premium

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 March 2018

CASA And Give Back Partner To Send Foster Youth To College [On A Positive Note In Education]

Nonprofit organizations Court Appointed Special Advocates of Will County(CASA) and Give Something Back (Give Back) announced an official partnership at CASA's annual gala, where more than $100,000 was raised. The partnership combines CASA's advocacy with Give Back's college readiness and scholarship program to provide children impacted by abuse and neglect the opportunity to achieve a college degree. The union advances both organizations' commitment to foster youth in Illinois.

Global March 2018

The Latest: Police Ask For Help In Finding Shooting Suspect [Education News]

Police are asking for the public's help as they search for a 19-year-old man suspected of killing two people at Central Michigan University. The shooting occurred in a residence hall Friday morning on the campus in Mount Pleasant. Police say neither victim was a student. Lt. Larry Klaus says police are searching for James Eric Davis Jr. Klaus says surveillance footage shows the young man fled on foot. He's considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is asked not to confront him, but to call 911.

Global March 2018 Premium

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 March 2018

Police Respond To Shots Fired At Central Michigan University [Education Breaking News]

School officials say police are responding to a report of shots fired at a residence hall at Central Michigan University. The university said Friday morning that the report concerns Campbell Hall on its campus in Mount Pleasant. The university says the suspect is still at large, and police are urging students to take shelter. The city says the male suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

Global March 2018

Upcoming Education Career Fair at Manhattan College

Manhattan College in the Bronx is having a special Education Career Fair on Wednesday, March 7 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST. This career is specifically designed for those aspiring to become teachers, counselors, coaches, administrators and youth development specialists.

Global March 2018

Gunshot At Georgia School Ignites Debate On Arming Teachers [Education News]

Police say they don't know why a popular teacher allegedly fired a handgun inside his classroom, causing a chaotic lockdown and evacuation of his Georgia high school. But it immediately pierced the national debate over whether educators should be armed. As officers arrested Dalton High School social studies teacher Jesse Randal Davidson, his students spoke their minds on social media.

Global February 2018

Bill To End University Collective Bargaining Fails In Senate [Education News]

A bill that would have ended collective bargaining at South Dakota's public universities has failed in the state Senate. The chamber voted 18-16 Tuesday against the plan. It narrowly passed through the House and had Gov. Dennis Daugaard's support. House Speaker Mark Mickelson, the bill's sponsor, has said it would save money and make the institutions more efficient.

Global February 2018

Florida Students Return To 'Picture Of Education In Fear'

About 50 uniformed officers marched into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School early Wednesday, just one aspect of the heavy security as classes resumed for the first time since 17 students and teachers were killed by a troubled teenager with an AR-15, thrusting them into the center of the nation's gun debate.