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Arkansas School Official To Resign Following Anti-Gay Comments

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Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor

Independence, AR, United States (AHN) – The Arkansas school official who posted anti-gay comments on Facebook has resigned amid pressure from advocacy groups and uproar nationwide.

Clint McCance stepped down as vice president of the board of the Midland School District only a month after he was re-elected. He announced his decision on CNN.

“I’m sorry I made those ignorant comments and hurt people on a broad spectrum,” he told Anderson Cooper on Thursday, the same day protesters gathered outside Midland High School to call for him to quit.

The nation’s largest LGBT advocacy group, the Human Rights Campaign, called the resignation a “step forward” but made clear, “What remains troubling is that Mr. McCance focused his regret on particular word choices not the animus behind those words.”

The group had announced a full-page ad in the local newspaper featuring McCance’s controversial comments and calling for him to step down.

McCance posted on his personal Facebook page last week, “Seriously they want me to wear purple because five queers committed suicide. The only way I’m wearin it for them is if they all commit suicide.”

He later added, “Being a fag doesn’t give you the right to ruin the rest of our lives. If you get easily offended by being called a fag then don’t tell anyone…. I like that fags can’t procreate. I also enjoy the fact that they often give each other AIDS and die.. I would disown my kids if they were gay.”

McCance was reacting to the “Go Purple” campaign of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to fight bullying and honor five teens who committed suicide after allegedly being harassed for their sexual orientation. One of the victims was a Rutgers University music student, Tyler Clementi, who jumped off the George Washington Bridge after his roommate and another student secretly videotaped him having sex with a man inside his dorm room and streamed the encounter online.

The Facebook posts by McCance were reported in a letter to school district officials by Anthony Turner, who graduated from Midland High School in 1998.

Midland School District Superintendent Dean Stanley responded to the letter on Thursday, when a Facebook page calling for McCance to quit was supported by more than 60,000 people, and a day after Arkansas education commissioner Tom Kimbrell condemned the anti-gay comments.

“Despite these unfortunate events, it is my utmost hope that the students in the Midland School District and across the state of Arkansas clearly understand that they are all valued and have intellectual and human worth, and they deserve the best education we can offer,” Kimbrell said.

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Mother’s Scholarship- An Opportunity to Go Back to School

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Have you ever though of going back to school? About getting a scholarship? Is being a mom becoming a hindrance to your goal? Or worrying about your tuition fee? These questions will be resolve by applying for grants and scholarship. There are scholarship programs that are offered for single mothers. Being a mom is noble especially if you have no partner at home. You have to do all the work taking care of the kids while earning a living. Mostly single moms nowadays are very young and haven’t been able to finish college. But, if you are willing to go back to school here are your options. Student loans Student loan s is offered to students to aid them with their tuition fees and school expenses. These loans usually come with a minimal interest rate. This must be paid but it may be hard for you pay for the loan especially if you have kids. Government grants Government grants are given to moms that are going back to college. These programs change from year to year so it’s up to what grants are going to apply. Scholarships Scholarships maybe offered by an individual person, by a company or even the university. If you already choose a university, inquire about the scholarship they offer and go to the financial aid department.

They will guide you in the right direction. Here are some of the scholarships offered for single mother for free: The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund -This scholarship is specific for single mothers only but is available for residents of Arkansas. Able Wolman Fellowship -This scholarship may award you up to $20,000 and may be renewable. There no required GPA. This is offered to those students who are taking up Doctorate or adult students who is willing to pursue and finish his or her studies as far as possible. Yellow Ribbon Scholarship -This is another example of free scholarship for single mom. It may grant you up to $3500 per but with a requirement of a minimum 2.5 GPA or higher. This scholarship offers aid to men and women with disability issues who need the money to pay for the tuition. Young Communicators Fellowships -This scholarship is for students who are pursuing communications course. Also free scholarship for mothers. No GPA requirement. They will award you $2500 for your educational expenses and another $2500 for traveling and housing. If you really want to go back to school you can always find ways to resolve your problems. Always remember that it is for you and your kids’ future.

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Finding Single Parent College Grants and Scholarships

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Those who have the responsibility of raising their children on their own have very busy lives and because of this they often find it difficult to go back to school. Not to mention that the costs of raising children is so expensive that it can be impossible to afford an education. According to Raise the Nation, roughly 38% of all single mothers live in poverty, making returning to school an impossible feat. However, having a bachelor’s degree gives them a much greater chance of doing better in life. There are many single parent college grants and scholarships that can make the dream of returning to school a reality.

If you find yourself wanting to return to school, but know you can’t afford it, then it is time to start doing a little research to see if you qualify for any of the many single parent college grants and scholarships which have been designed to help people just like you go back to school. This is the best way to secure a financially sound future for you and your children and you will be setting an excellent example for them as well. The following are a few of the better college grants for single parents that you may want to apply for.

One of the better known college grants for single parents is The Jeanette Rankin Foundation Scholarship Program which was founded in 1978. Since then it has helped over 500 women go back to school by providing them with much needed scholarship funds. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, forms are available between November and February of each year. Although the fund is targeted to single women who are at least 35 years of age, many single parents fit this criteria.

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is an excellent place to start if you happen to live in the state of Arkansas. Most counties in the state participate in this program and it is one of the better single parent college grants available if you qualify.

Another foundation that offers grants for single parents is Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women and Children which was formed in 2003. The organization specializes in providing access to education, support, and opportunities for women, especially mothers, who come from low income households.

The R.O.S.E. scholarship is another route to take that was established for women who come from a background of domestic abuse to help them improve their lives. This fund is provided mostly to women who live in the New England area of the United States and to qualify you typically must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies already. These are just a few examples of the many single parent college grants available that can help you realize your dream of getting your degree.

Author: Pieter West
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