Education
February 2013 Archives
Gates Funded Research Uses Latino Perspective to Redesign Student Financial Aid
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
During a Capitol Hill briefing and panel discussion with congressional leaders, Excelencia in Education today released the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded white paper “Using A Latino Lens To Reimagine Aid Design And Delivery.” continue reading »
Bill Gates Discusses Difficulties of Education Investment in Spain
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain "is a good country" that is "going through tough times" amid economic stagnation and a 26.1 percent unemployment rate, philanthropist Bill Gates said in an interview with Efe in Mexico. continue reading »
U.S. Army, USHLI to Reinforce Education for Hispanic Youth
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Army is once again joining forces with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) to ensure Hispanic youth are prepared to attend college and become leaders in their communities. continue reading »
Honduran Agriculture School Prepares Its Students For Agro-Industry
February 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Escuela Agricola Panamericana, whose motto has been "learning by doing" since it was founded 71 years ago, started its 2013 term with 1,290 students, the majority of them Latin Americans, from 15 countries. continue reading »
Hispanic Studies Returns to Arizona School District Curriculum
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Starting next school year, the Tucson Unified School District will once again have to include in its curriculum courses on Hispanic and African American culture as part of a court-approved plan to settle a four-decade-old lawsuit over segregation. continue reading »
Adults Score Higher And Finish Faster On The GED Test In 2012
February 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
After one year of successful implementation, and with more than 40,000 tests delivered across 35 states, GED Testing Service has found that adults who take the GED test on computer are passing at higher rates and finishing faster. continue reading »
MISSION: READINESS Wants Junk Food Removed From Schools
February 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
"Retired admirals and generals have been eagerly awaiting some common sense standards because kids are currently buying 400 billion calories of junk food at school every year," said Lieutenant General Norm Seip , US Air Force (retired). continue reading »
