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Students in Puerto Rico will no longer have to pay U.S. college entrance exam fees.

Puerto Rico eliminates U.S. college entrance exam fees

By Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor says public school students will no longer have to pay to take the standardized entrance exams … Read More

Getting a colonoscopy can save your life, especially if you are Latino.

Latinos: Get a colonoscopy, it could save your life

By Amelie G. Ramirez

Having a colonoscopy might be pretty low on Latino adults’ to-do lists. Even hearing the term “colonoscopy” might make some people a bit squeamish. But … Read More

The American Federation of Teachers has proposed teachers should be required to take an entry exam, like the bar, to set higher standards for new teachers.

Opinion: Teacher exams-an overdue reform

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- Let's applaud the best education reform policy proposed this year: A test -- similar to a bar exam -- for teachers. This suggestion is … Read More

Latino students made the greatest improvement in AP exams in Texas.

Hispanics make record gains in AP exams in Texas

By Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas says the number of its public school students taking Advanced Placement tests increased by 4 percent last year.Education Commissioner … Read More

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Komen reverses cuts to Planned Parenthood

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After strong criticism from many long-time supporters, the breast-cancer advocacy group Susan G. Komen reversed its recent decision to stop funding Planned … Read More