FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program for schools and libraries
June 10, 2024
Program explores how Universal Service Fund support could help protect schools and libraries from cyber threats. #NewsismyBusiness
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico launches $4.5M mental health program
February 1, 2024
The AWARE project will be conducted in partnership with 13 entities. #NewsIsMyBusiness
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Op-Ed: A federal toolkit that falls short; training is needed
May 30, 2023
Any federal grant has a lifecycle. Poor planning and misunderstanding of the purpose of a grant make for a dangerous mix. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA approves $142M+ for Puerto Rico schools affected by earthquakes
November 18, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated more than $24.4 million during October and November to repair and reinforce several schools in Puerto Rico’s southern and western regions that experienced structural damage caused by the 2020 earthquakes. To date, more than $142 million has been obligated to the Puerto Rico Education Department for 115 permanent […]
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Red Cross unveils $20M plan to install micro solar networks in 100 schools
August 27, 2018
As part of long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane María, the American Red Cross announced it plans to install micro solar networks in about 100 schools in Puerto Rico, which in turn serve as a shelters in times of emergencies.
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Op-Ed: P.R. education policy creates new man-made disaster for children
July 23, 2018
Recently, the governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, signed an education reform bill that will introduce charter schools to Puerto Rico for the first time in history.
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USDA grants $100K to Coamo schools for healthy eating
June 13, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday the projects selected to receive the USDA’s annual farm to school grants designed to increase the amount of local foods served in schools.
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9 Guaynabo schools recycle 110 tons of materials
April 27, 2015
Nine Guaynabo schools recovered 110 tons of recyclable materials as part of the “Earth Recycling Challenge,” a contest organized by Hugo Neu Environmental in partnership with the town of Guaynabo and the Environmental Awareness Foundation.
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Skechers, Shoe Carnival donate 3K pairs of new shoes
May 23, 2014
Skechers USA Inc. and retailer Shoe Carnival recently donated more than 3,000 pairs to kids attending nine elementary schools in Guaynabo.
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Sapientis launches fundraiser with Caribbean Cinemas
April 23, 2014
Sapientis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting educational leadership in public schools, is carrying out its annual fundraising campaign in alliance with Caribbean Cinemas, through May 14th.
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P3 Authority, PRIFA open school upgrade program RFQs
September 25, 2013
The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority and the Puerto Rico Infrastructure Finance Authority announced Tuesday they will be receiving proposals from qualified companies interested in providing construction and maintenance services for the second phase of the School Modernization Program, known as “Escuelas de Primera.” The RFQ must be submitted on or before Oct. 8, Grace […]
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Colegio San José students win ‘The Stock Market Game” competition
July 15, 2013
A trio of students from the Colegio San José won this year’s Puerto Rico edition of “The Stock Market Game,” sponsored by the New York Stock Exchange and Oriental bank.
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Education, Microsoft renew tech integration partnership
June 4, 2013
The Department of Education and Microsoft Puerto Rico recently signed a memorandum of understanding renewing their commitment for another five years to continue transforming education through the integration of technology into the teaching and learning process.
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P3 Authority chief: ‘P3s are for new projects, not for privatizing’
May 6, 2013
Grace Santana, who is pulling double-duty for the Gov. García-Padilla administration as head of the Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority as well as the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, is a firm believer that the private sector should take over the task of developing new infrastructure projects when the government can’t — but not take over existing facilities through long-term contracts.
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