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Encouraging parents to take a more active role in their child’s education has been a longstanding goal of all educational institutions, and recently parents across the country have stepped up, as well. According to the Seattle Times, a local community group called Community and Parents for Public Schools is launching…
Pennsylvania recently got the go-ahead to begin reforms on public welfare in the state, an issue that has been a top priority for state taxpayers who are unhappy with rising taxes in the midst of Obamacare. Governor Tom Corbett has put forth Healthy Pennsylvania as an alternative to the statewide…
It appears that Latino students may be falling behind on Common Core standards, the very initiative intended to close the achievement gap between black and Hispanic children and white children.The Common Core Standards Initiative, announced in 2009, details what students should know in math and language arts at the end…
A new report shows that Connecticut police pull over Hispanic and black drivers at much higher rates than whites.Additionally, police are twice as likely to search the cars of Hispanic and black drivers during a traffic stop, even though cars driven by whites are more likely to contain contraband. The…
Hispanic and Latina women have long lamented the dearth of cosmetic and dermatological products available to non-Caucasian customers. As an ethnic group with a wide variety of skin tones and types, Hispanic customers often experience significant difficulty finding not only flattering makeup colors, but also effective treatments for conditions like…
Given the recent cyberattacks against Home Depot, Neiman Marcus, and other major retailers, it’s no surprise that payment security is a top concern for many consumers. Will Apple Pay be able to rise to the challenge? Apple Pay is scheduled to launch in October, following the release of the iPhone…
After a 2011 car accident left Tammara L. Taylor stuck in bed with a broken neck, crushed leg, and spinal and pelvic fractures, she became inspired her to turn a tradition passed down from her mom first into a hobby, then a business. Taylor’s sister, Jackie Reyes, had taught Taylor…
Everyone looks forward to their vacation time — or do they? According to a recent Glassdoor survey, about 50% of Americans no longer opt to use all their company vacation time. A significant minority — 15% — don’t use any of their vacation time at all. And when…
According to a new study from the Center for Connected Health, more people are looking for health care information and resources online, including social media platforms like Facebook. It doesn’t matter what the issue is — anything from a small cut to signs of cancer are now being searched on…
Aluminum is something that shows up throughout your everyday life. Three uses for aluminum include canning beverages, roofing homes, and electronic parts. It can also be used in support beams for various structures. An aluminum framing system is strong but lightweight. This makes it a popular choice for many builders.…