Hispanic Community April 2018

Judge Deals Big Setback To Trump On 'DREAMers' Program [Beyond Education]

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must resume a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation but gave it 90 days to restate its arguments before his order takes effect. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington, if it survives the 90-day reprieve, would be a new setback for the administration.

Global April 2018

Richmond FBI To Host Second Annual Youth Academy [Education News And Beyond]

The Richmond division of the FBI will host its second annual Youth Academy this summer to give teens a comprehensive look at today's FBI. The two-day program will be held in July at the FBI's Richmond field office. Students may be offered case studies drawn from resolved cases, but will not be exposed to active cases or day-to-day investigations.

Financing April 2018

Governor's College Credit Requirement Bill Fails In House [Education News]

A bill by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam that would require certain college scholarship students to finish 30 hours of credits annually has failed in the Tennessee House. The Republican-led House's 41-46 vote Monday dealt Haslam a defeat in the final days of his last annual legislative session as governor. Haslam has touted the proposal as helping push students toward graduating on time.

Hispanic Community April 2018

Remnants Of Mexico Migrant Caravan Closer To US Border [Beyond Education]

The remnants of a caravan of Central American migrants protested in northern Mexico on Monday, even as once again they drew angry tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump. The mainly Central American migrants are demanding better treatment and many are planning to request asylum, either in the United States or Mexico.

Financing April 2018

New Mexico Junior College Staff Get 3 Percent Pay Hike [Education News]

The New Mexico Junior College Board is giving staff members and hourly employees pay increases. The board voted to give staff members a three percent pay hike and hourly employees a 25 cent an hour spike. In addition, the board extended NMJC president Kelvin Sharp's contract to June 30, 2021, and increased his salary from $223,000 per year to $229,600 per year.

Global April 2018

The Latest: Suspected Van Driver Charged In Canada Deaths [Beyond Education]

A judge in Canada has ordered Alek Minassian, the 25-year-old man suspected of plowing a van into pedestrians in north Toronto, detained on 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 of attempted murder. Minassian learned of the charges in a brief initial hearing before a judge in Toronto on Tuesday.

Global April 2018

Police: Waffle House Suspect Was Armed When Arrested [Breaking News Beyond Education]

The mentally unstable gunman suspected of opening fire at a Waffle House restaurant in the middle of the night was arrested not far from his apartment Monday after hiding from police for more than a day following the attack that killed four people, authorities said.

Hispanic Community April 2018

4-H And New York Life Foundation Inspire More Latino Youth To Pursue Higher Education [On A Positive Note In Education]

National 4-H Council recently received a three year, $1.5 million grant from the New York Life Foundation to enable more Latino students to successfully transition from middle school to high school, graduate on time and pursue a college education. The grant will provide continued support to the Juntos 4-H program launched in 2015 while expanding the program to new markets in California and Illinois.

Health Care April 2018

Connecticut University Closes Because Of Student Illness [Education News]

A Connecticut university is shutting down for the day after about 100 students fell ill. John Clark, the president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, says he consulted with state, local and university health officials before deciding to close the school for Monday.

Global April 2018

Intensive Manhunt on for Waffle House Suspect

There is a manhunt for Travis Reinking who is the suspect of a deadly shooting at a Waffle House. The Koreas Summit has gained the world's attention even in light of limited success on the nuclear front. Secretary of state nominee, Pompeo, is facing opposition from the Senate panel. The Supreme Court will be weighing in on the Trump administration's travel ban.

Global April 2018

Royal Baby: It's A Boy For Kate On England's National Day [Beyond Education]

The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday to a healthy baby boy — a third child for Kate and Prince William and fifth in line to the British throne. The couple's Kensington Palace office announced news of the birth around lunchtime, about five hours after the 36-year-old duchess and her husband traveled by car from their Kensington Palace home to the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital.

Hispanic Community April 2018 Premium

School Library April Issue 2018

Established in 1996, the Pura Belpré Award is named after a pioneer in Latino librarianship. Pura Belpré revolutionized the role of Latinos and people of color in the library field and empowered the Puerto Rican community through her work. Pura Belpré Award-winning titles are highly recommended for use by librarians, educators and parents, and so it is our pleasure to feature this year’s winning and honor books. A teaching guide and an online video about Pura Belpré are available through Hunter College’s Center for Puerto Rican Studies at https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/research-education/education/pura-belpr%C3%A9-documentary-teaching-guide