Monthly Archives: August 2014
Top Film Schools in the Country
Courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter The film industry may be battered, but plenty of students still want in. This past year, for example, applications at Loyola Marymount tripled, even as… Read more
Best Buy, Chicago City of Learning Team Up to Close the Teen Technology Gap
The Chicago City of Learning (CCOL) has partnered with Best Buy to support programs that use technology to inspire young people to build 21st-century skills and help them prepare for… Read more
Florida’s New Tuition Law for Immigrants
by Daniel Nardini In a complete about-turn, the State of Florida has passed a new law that allows immigrant students, even those who are undocumented, to qualify for in-state tuition… Read more
Distinguished Education Leader Selected as IMSA’s Fourth President
Following a national search, Dr. José M. Torres has been selected as the new President of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA). Dr. Torres has served in various leadership… Read more
Governor Quinn Invites Applications for 32nd Annual Hometown Awards
Governor Pat Quinn is encouraging Illinois communities large and small to submit entries for the 2014 Governor’s Hometown Awards competition. This year marks the 32nd annual event, which recognizes volunteers… Read more
McDonald’s Participates in Fiesta del Sol
The McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association (MHOA) is proud to have participated once again in Fiesta del Sol, the largest Latino festival in the Midwest! Thanks to the MHOA attendees had… Read more
New Latino Teachers Join Most Diverse Corps in Teach for America’s History
Teach For America announced that it will bring 700 new Latino teachers to classrooms nationwide this fall, more than double the number the organization was providing just four years ago…. Read more
Macy’s Giving Students a Reason to Cheer this School Year
Beyond great fashion for back-to-school, Macy’s is giving students a reason to cheer with exciting events and contests kicking off this season. Beginning in September, schools across the country can… Read more
Marquette Bank Launches Sixth Annual Adopt-a-Classroom Prize Drawing
Marquette Bank announced its sixth annual Adopt-a-Classroom prize drawing. Through Saturday, Sept. 8, Marquette Bank customers, local teachers and parents can enter at any Marquette Bank location for a chance… Read more
The American Asylum Morass
by Daniel Nardini The case of 22-year old Celvyn Mejia Romero is far from being extra-ordinary. Forced to leave his native Honduras at age 10 because of a dispute with… Read more »