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Chicago school teachers fear for their students

By Erika L. Sánchez

Maria Trejo, Elev8 director at Ames Middle School in Chicago, says that her school, which was recently in danger of becoming a military school, will not be … Read More

This is the "Book Fiesta" by Pat Mora.

Celebrating Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros

By Monica Olivera

Next week, on April 30th, many families, schools, libraries and cultural centers across the country will be celebrating Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros. … Read More

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Florida expands school network helping children with autism

By Adrienne Pedersen, WFLA, Tampa, Florida

TAMPA, FL - Joanna Rosario says she knew something 'wasn't right' with her oldest son, Gabe. "I kind of knew something was wrong. He wasn't talking," … Read More

Is diversity a goal we're falling short of regardless of the criteria we use to accept students into college? (Ulrich Baumgarten via Getty Images)

Latino high school graduation rates on the rise in California

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Latino students are graduating on time from California public high schools at rates higher than years before. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom … Read More

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Texas school switching chairs for exercise balls

By Tammy Mutasa, KXAS, Arlington, Texas

The Garland school district in Texas is embracing a new seating arrangement that includes exercise balls. One of the schools in the district, the Walnut Glen … Read More

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Fine arts education in McAllen, Tx schools recognized nationwide

By Erin Murray, KVEO, McAllen, Texas

Today fifth graders set to go to to middle school next fall are being shown their future options in the fine arts. It's a time in their life when they can … Read More

Illinois Sen. William Delgado, D-Chicago, speaks to lawmakers at the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Springfield, Ill., during a Senate committee hearing considering a one-year moratorium on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to close some schools. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

54 Chicago schools to close, opponents say minority students will be affected the most

By Sarah Burnett, Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) -- The city of Chicago has begun informing teachers about which public schools it intends to close under a contentious plan that opponents say will … Read More

Books can transform families and help build better relations.

Opinion: Prescribing love of reading to young families should be mandatory

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- A few weeks ago, I approached an apocalyptic-sounding essay in The New York Times titled "The Country That Stopped Reading." Finally, I thought, … Read More

Carlos Galindo, a supporter of the Tucson ethnic studies program, protests

Texas state legislators seek to limit ethnic history studies in college requirements

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Students at public universities in Texas may no longer be able to take courses focusing on racial, ethnic or gender history to fulfill their core requirements … Read More

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Women’s history month: An army to motivate young Latinas

By Erika L. Sánchez

This is the first installment of Latinas empowering other Latinas to succeed in honor of Women's History Month.  Nancy Roldán Johnson always knew she … Read More