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Exercise among young children leads to better grades in school
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MCALLEN, TX - Kids who exercise regularly do better in school, attend more classes, score higher in tests and feel better about themselves. All of that is … Read More
Arizona Latino students closing the gap on graduation rates
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The Hispanic population is the fastest-growing minority in America, but it also has the lowest college graduation rate of any other group. That is not the … Read More
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