Education
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Returns to ‘Sesame Street’ (VIDEO)
November 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently made another appearance on the children's program "Sesame Street" to speak with Abby Cadabby about careers. continue reading »
Hispanic Access Foundation Helping More Latinos Get Into College
November 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
With Latinos now making up nearly a quarter of the 18-and-under population in the country and projected to grow, the importance of promoting and expanding post-secondary opportunities for them has become a critical need. As part of this effort, Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) has made education one of its four core priorities and will be participating in New Futuro's College Prep Fairs. continue reading »
National Louis University Encouraging Teachers to Partake in Education Debate
November 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
With the recent teacher strikes in districts throughout the Chicagoland area, the public debate about education has remained at the forefront in the community and nationwide. Many have voiced their opinions about what teachers should do to increase student success and how to do it – often portraying teachers as villains. continue reading »
Hispanic Mothers, High School Seniors Eligible for $10,000 Scholarship Opportunity
November 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
”Sueña Sin Límites” (‘Dream Without Limits’) is providing mothers with an invaluable opportunity, a scholarship that will help 6 mothers and 6 high school seniors planning to attend an accredited U.S. university during the 2013-2014 school year. continue reading »
Nominate Your Candidate for the Immigrant Youth Achievement Award
November 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The American Immigration Council is now accepting nominations for their 2013 Immigrant Youth Achievement Award. continue reading »
Illinois Dream Fund To Begins Accepting Scholarship Applications in November
October 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Illinois Dream Fund, which has collected $500,000 from private donors, announced Friday that on Nov. 1 it will begin accepting applications for the scholarships it will award to undocumented students eager to enter college. continue reading »
Latina College Scholarship Opportunities Available, Includes Travel to Israel
March 3, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Following a decade of training and developing the next generation of Latina leaders through its unique Washington DC-based program for college-age women, Latinas Learning to Lead (LLL), continue reading »
MALDEF Members Named to Newly Formed Education Board
March 2, 2011 | by HS News Staff
United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, has just appointed MALDEF President and General Counsel, Thomas A. Saenz, and MALDEF board member, Jesse Ruiz, among twenty-eight members of the Department of Education’s newly created Equity and Excellence Commission. continue reading »
Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for International Photography Announces Grant Opportunity
March 1, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for International Photography is currently seeking to award one social documentary photographic project produced in the journalistic tradition of Manuel Rivera-Ortiz. continue reading »
AT&T Hosting National High Technology Event for Minority Students
February 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff
AT&T's Hispanic/Latino Association, HACEMOS, joins forces with Junior Achievement (JA) and its JA Job Shadow® initiative, to host more than 1,400 low-income and at-risk high school students in 22 cities across the country for the 13th Annual HACEMOS National High Technology Day. continue reading »
