Global March 2018

Upcoming CUNY Spring Job Fair Expected to Attract 300+ Students [Education News]

CUNY’s Kingsborough Community College is hosting its Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 27 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. According to the school’s website, the fair is specifically designed for “students who are looking for part time and full time positions in their career fields, but also students who are seeking summer employment and internships.”

Global March 2018

Will Gov. Rick Scott Sign Legislature's Compromise On Guns? [News In Education And Beyond]

All eyes are now on Republican Gov. Rick Scott to see if he'll sign the Florida legislature's narrowly approved response to last month's high school massacre of 17 people, a measure that isn't what he called for, falls short of what survivors demanded and challenges National Rifle Association orthodoxy.

Global March 2018

Mexico, Canada And Others May Be Exempted From US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs [Beyond Education]

The White House said Wednesday that Mexico, Canada and other countries may be spared from President Donald Trump's planned steel and aluminum tariffs under national security "carve-outs," a move that could soften the blow amid threats of retaliation by trading partners and dire economic warnings from lawmakers and business groups.

Global March 2018

School Shooting Suspect Indicted On 17 Counts Of Murder [Breaking Education News]

Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was formally charged Wednesday with 17 counts of first-degree murder, which could mean a death sentence if he is convicted. The indictment also charges him with 17 counts of attempted murder for the Valentine's Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in which 17 people died and more than a dozen others were wounded.

Global March 2018

Weeks After School Shooting, Band Performs At Carnegie Hall [Education News]

Three weeks after a gunman killed 17 people at their high school, students from Parkland, Florida, have followed through with a long-planned Carnegie Hall performance. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wind Symphony played at the renowned New York venue Tuesday during a concert featuring high school bands.

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.