Global August 2018

NY To Invest $1.5M In 'Farm-To-School' Lunch Programs

New York state’s “farm-to-school” program is getting $1.5 million in additional funding. Through the program, local farms products including fruits and vegetables are used for school lunches at New York public schools. Individual school districts have the option to apply for grants of up to $100,000 because of this program.

Global August 2018

Toxins Turning Up In Dozens Of Public Water Systems

Toxic industrial compounds like the kind found in nonstick cookware, carpets and fast-food wrappers are being found in tap water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found significant amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in public water in 33 U.S. states when they tested from 2013-2015, and although advisory limits were set in 2016, PFAS remain a concern today.

Global August 2018

Small Turnout for White Nationalist Rally

Counterprotesters greatly outnumbered white nationalists at a recent rally and march in Washington. Omarosa Manigault Newman, who was a former adviser to President Donald Trump, is drawing criticism for recording her firing in the Situation Room. The leaders of North and South Korea will be meeting in Pyongyang in September.

Financing August 2018

NY Launches Excelsior Scholarship Answer Center

New York State has launched the Excelsior Scholarship Answer Center. The center was established to provide guidance to those seeking access to a variety of financial aid options. It highlights the scholarship eligibility requirements, where you can to seek guidance, who can help possible applicants find out if they can become recipients.

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.

Hispanic Community August 2018

First Of Its Kind Mural In Mexico Inaugurated As Part Of Social Impact Program

Three hundred hillside homes in Monterrey, Mexico, are the site of a first of its kind mural that is part of the Comex por un México Bien Hecho (“Comex for a Well Done Mexico”) social impact program. The project, which spanned the four months, took more than 300 volunteers and 1,500 residents of Monterrey’s Campana-Altamira neighborhood.

Health Care August 2018

U. Of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State Ban Medical Marijuana

For two schools in Oklahoma, marijuana remains banned on campus. This ban includes medical marijuana usage at both The University of Oklahoma (OU) and Oklahoma State University (OSU). The schools’ joint news release explains that they are legally required to comply with mandates from the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.

Legal August 2018

US Judge Halts Deportation, Threatens Sessions With Contempt

A federal judge on Thursday halted a deportation in progress and threatened to hold Attorney General Jeff Sessions in contempt if the mother and daughter weren't returned to the U.S. U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan of Washington learned in court that the two plaintiffs in a lawsuit before him were being removed from the United States.

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.

Global August 2018

Committee Picks Design For Sandy Hook Victims Memorial

A committee in Newtown, Connecticut, has chosen a design for a permanent memorial to honor the pupils and educators killed in the 2012 shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. It features a coiling wooded walkway leading past two natural ponds to a sycamore tree planted in the middle of a small man-made reflecting pool, which will be inscribed with the victims' names.

Global August 2018

Update: University Board OK's Purchase Of Former Casino Near Campus

Stockton University's board of trustees has given approval for the purchase of a former casino site near a campus slated to open next month in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The university says the purchase agreement with Clearwater, Florida-based TJM Properties involves 11 upland lots totaling 9 acres (3.6 hectares), a beach lot that's 11 acres (4.5 hectares), a nine-level parking garage and a 23-story hotel tower.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Venezuela Ruling Party Cracks Down On Opposition Lawmakers

Venezuela's pro-government constitutional assembly stripped two opposition lawmakers of their immunity from prosecution on Wednesday, accusing them of having roles in a drone attack that authorities say was an attempt to kill socialist President Nicolas Maduro. The National Constituent Assembly voted unanimously to lift the protection for Julio Borges and Juan Requesens, who have seats in the opposition-controlled legislature.