on changes in school population at schools with Hispanic students. Declines in Hispanic population are being seen in New York City and in other urban areas around the metropolitan region, but school districts in dozens of outlying suburbs are seeing increases.

seeing record applications due to the sluggish economy says the Miami Herald.

The LA Times reports on this program for disadvantaged youth. The musical program also gives them the instruments to play with as well.

2.1 million bucks in a financial aid boost to college students.

going to allow military families in-state tuition. It is the first college in the nation to offer this says the university. Savings in tuition a year for an out of state student is going to be over 10 grand a year.

area to troubled schools has only brought in 65 new teachers. The bonus money per teacher would have been 6 grand a year.