Global May 2018

Summer Jobs Programs For Students Kicks Off [Education News]

A Baltimore City councilman has kicked off the This is Working summer jobs program in which businesses in his district provide employment for students. The Baltimore Sun reports Councilman Zeke Cohen on Wednesday kicked off the second year of his This is Working summer jobs program in which businesses in his southeast Baltimore district provide employment for students.

Global May 2018

Hillary Clinton To Be Honored With Medal From Harvard [Education News]

Hillary Clinton is receiving a medal from Harvard University for her leadership and human rights work. The former first lady, U.S. senator, secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate will be awarded the Radcliffe Medal on Friday. The university says it honors those who have had a "transformative impact on society."

Technology May 2018

Facebook To Label Election-Related 'Issue Ads' In US [News In Education And Beyond]

Facebook is expanding its advertising disclosure requirements to cover all U.S. ads on polarized issues such as gun control and abortion rights, even if they don't endorse a particular candidate. Ads coming from specific candidates have already included a disclosure label since October.

Legal May 2018

Harvey Weinstein Arraigned On Rape, Criminal Sex Act Charges [Beyond Education]

Flinching when he heard himself described as a man who used power to prey on women, Harvey Weinstein was arraigned Friday on rape and other charges in the first criminal prosecution to result from the wave of allegations against him that sparked a national reckoning over sexual misconduct.

Global May 2018

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines In Education And Beyond 05-25-2018

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 May 2018

SVSU To Host Education Employment Fair In June

Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in Michigan is hosting an Education Employment Fair on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET. Participating employers are seeking to fill a wide variety of job positions including teachers, supervisors, specialists, consultants, therapists and social workers.

Global May 2018

After Mass Shootings, NRA Pins Blame On Familiar List [Education News]

In the aftermath of recent school shootings, a familiar pattern has played out in the debate over guns. Gun-control advocates push for tougher laws, including universal background checks. The NRA and many Republican leaders insist the root of the problem is not guns but a range of issues such as mental health, school security, video games and excessive prescriptions of attention-deficit disorder drugs.

Legal May 2018

Taking On The System: 'DREAMers' Are Getting Law Degrees [Education News]

Denia Perez's parents brought her from Mexico to the United States illegally when she was 11. Last month, she became among the first of the so-called "Dreamers" to earn a law degree. And now, she and others are using their lawyerly know-how to take on the system so they can legally practice.

Global May 2018

Trump Cancels North Korean Summit, Citing 'Tremendous Anger' [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump is canceling the planned June 12 summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, citing the "tremendous anger and open hostility" in a recent statement from North Korea. Trump says in a letter to Kim released Thursday by the White House that based on the statement, he felt it was "inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting."

Financing May 2018

Increased Amounts Set For New Mexico Lottery Scholarships [Education News]

The amount of per-student financial aid provided by scholarships mostly funded by New Mexico Lottery revenue is going up. The Albuquerque Journal reports that increases that exceed more than $1,100 for some students will result from additional funding provided by the state and a reduced demand for scholarships due to enrollment drops.

Financing May 2018

15 Illinois Libraries To Share $724K In State Grants

Fifteen libraries across Illinois will share more than $700,000 in state grants to help pay for critical remodeling and renovation projects. Among the libraries receiving money are Benton Public Library District, Elmwood Park Public Library and Selby Township Library District in DePue. Several libraries are receiving money to help make facilities accessible to people with disabilities. Others will use the money for new roofs or HVAC systems.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Hispanic Female Ex-Sheriff Wins Democratic Runoff To Become Texas' First Openly Gay And First Latina Governor Nominee [Beyond Education]

A liberal outsider who founded an activist group against President Donald Trump lost her insurgent bid for a U.S. House seat in Houston on Tuesday night while a Hispanic former sheriff became the first openly gay and Latina nominee for governor in Texas history.