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By Sandra Lilley // Jan. 23, 2012 // 11:23 AM

Latinos make up around 25 percent of the population but only earn 7 percent of the masters degrees in science and engineering. More


By Dana Chivvis // Jan. 19, 2012 // 12:58 PM

Samara Jordan already has seven colleges to choose from next year, thanks to hard work and a mentor who has been with her throughout high school. More


By Jennifer Van Hook // Jan. 18, 2012 // 1:38 PM

A recent study suggests that banning junk food from school campuses might not have much of an effect on child obesity. More


By Nina Terrero // Jan. 18, 2012 // 12:16 PM

17-year-old Javier Fernandez-Han has earned the title of inventor and humanitarian and named one of Forbes “30 under 30 Most Influential Americans.” More


By Cheryll Simpson // Jan. 13, 2012 // 5:27 PM

Music teachers from all over the world come to teach students at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music. More


By Adrian Carrasquillo // Jan. 12, 2012 // 1:41 PM

The White House announced a program to help create jobs for low-income and minority youth in 2012 by eliciting commitments from corporate partners. More


By Adrian Carrasquillo // Jan. 12, 2012 // 1:20 PM

The Tucson Unified Schools Board voted to end the Mexican-American studies program because of a threatened reduction in state funding. More


By Nina Terrero // Jan. 12, 2012 // 11:58 AM

Education cuts coast to coast mean fewer kids are going to art museums, concerts, scientific exhibitions, cultural institutions and nature sites. More


By Adrian Carrasquillo // Jan. 11, 2012 // 11:03 AM

The Arizona state legislature is expected to take up re-introduced legislation that would allow students and professors to carry guns on campuses. More

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