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California ranks 37th out of 48 states for spending on K-12 education – according to a new report from Rutgers University, the University of Miami, and the nonprofit Albert Shanker Institute. The annual School Finance Indicators Database found that California is spending more than 14% less than it did before the...
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Defensores de la educación en California dicen sentirse aliviados después de que la enseñanza superior se haya librado de grandes recortes en la nueva propuesta presupuestaria del gobernador Gavin Newsom. La oficina del gobernador prevé un déficit presupuestario de $38 billones de dólares, que se resolverá mediante una combinación...
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Education advocates in California say they’re breathing a sigh of relief after higher ed was spared big cuts in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget proposal. The governor’s office projected a $38 billion budget deficit, which it said will be resolved through a mix of reserve funds and budget trimming. “Gov....
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If something characterizes the social experiment called The United States of America, it is the notion that education is the great antidote against inequity and inequality. It doesn’t matter if we come from humble or remote origins, or the color of our skin, education is our best opportunity for...
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Congressman Kevin McCarthy from Bakersfield announced in his first address as U.S. House Speaker that he wants to combat what he describes as “woke indoctrination” in public schools. But a new poll shows very few voters consider that to be an urgent priority. A survey commissioned by the American Federation of...
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La salud cardiovascular es un tema importante para todos, pero es una preocupación particular para la comunidad hispana. De acuerdo con la American Heart Association (Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón), el 52 % de los hombres hispanos y el 43 % de las mujeres hispanas en todo el país tienen...
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Heart health is an important issue for everyone but is a particular concern for the Hispanic community. According to the American Heart Association, 52% of Hispanic men and 43% of Hispanic women nationwide have a form of heart disease, which can often lead to death. Celebrity chef, cookbook author...
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Durante el fin de semana, las comunidades de Iowa celebraron el 21º aniversario de los ataques del 11 de septiembre. Desde esos eventos históricos, la tensión política se ha intensificado, y algunos dicen que poner más énfasis en la educación cívica podría volver a enfocar el debate respetuoso e...
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Over the weekend, communities in Iowa observed the 21st anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. Since those historic events, political tension has escalated, and some say placing more emphasis on civics education could bring respectful and informed debate back into focus. Carisa Corrow is a former teacher and founder of the...