by James C. McKinley Jr. AUSTIN, Tex. - After three days of turbulent meetings, the Texas Board of Education on Friday voted to approve a social studies curriculum that will put a conservative stamp on history and economics textbooks, stressing the superiority of American capitalism, questioning the Founding Fathers' commitment to a purely secular government and presenting Republican political ...

With Arizona's finances still in dire straits, school districts continue to feel the brunt of cutbacks.

What do many Berkeley African American and Latino students need in order to do well in school and get into the college of their choice? One answer to that question, an intense mentoring program that is now eight years old, was celebrated this past Monday evening at a reception on the UC campus.

Because the state is one of the largest buyers of textbooks, the changes approved by the Texas School Board will have a broad influence.

What do many Berkeley African American and Latino students need in order to do well in school and get into the college of their choice? One answer to that question, an intense mentoring program that is now eight years old, was celebrated this past Monday evening at a reception on the UC campus.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with President Obama yesterday to clear the air over lingering tensions on how the Obama administration has handled minority issues. Host Michel Martin speaks with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke for her take on the meeting, what the President said, and the concerns the CBC has with the Obama administration.

The Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met separately with President Obama yesterday at the White House. The meetings followed reports that members of both groups believed that the president has not paid enough attention to the needs of their constituents. Host Michel Martin discusses what led to the meetings, and what the caucuses expect from the president with ...

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with President Obama yesterday to clear the air over lingering tensions on how the Obama administration has handled minority issues. Host Michel Martin speaks with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke for her take on the meeting, what the President said, and the concerns the CBC has with the Obama administration.

The Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met separately with President Obama yesterday at the White House. The meetings followed reports that members of both groups believed that the president has not paid enough attention to the needs of their constituents. Host Michel Martin discusses what led to the meetings, and what the caucuses expect from the president with ...

The president divides his $1.4 million win amongst ten charities, focusing on helping America’s veterans and students.

Because the state is one of the largest buyers of textbooks, the changes approved by the Texas School Board will have a broad influence.

From President Obama on down, a new wave of black politicians who eschew identity politics has risen across the country. But that has many in the black community feeling that a historic opportunity to address urban issues is slipping away.

Staff photo by Don Himsel Pete McDermott, left, talks with Barbara Kelson and Jim Hall at the Nashua Senior Activity Center on Thursday.

El autor de “Los santos inocentes” tenían 89 años

As senioritis peaks in the final semester of many high school students’ careers, the UW Admissions Office is finalizing its waiting list and mailing the last several batches of acceptance letters.

WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill worked throughout the day Thursday to settle lingering intraparty disagreements over abortion, federal insurance subsidies and other issues — seeking agreement on the finishing touches for a health care package they hope to send President Barack Obama before the end of the month.

There are segments of society that believe only English should be spoken in society, and certainly no other language belongs in public school classrooms.

WAREHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY AUDITIONS. 1 p.m. March 21. Callbacks at 7 p.m. March 22. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. For "Our Town." Parts for all ages. Performances are May 7-22. 509-966-0930 or www.alliedartsyakima.org/wtc.html.