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Election 2012: How to Involve Your Kids in the Political Process

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This November 6, if you're an American citizen over the age of 18 you should be heading to the polls to cast your vote for incumbent president and Democrat, Barack Obama or his challenger, Republican Mitt Romney—but where will your kids…
Using Food to Teach History

Using Food to Teach History

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Teachers and parents frequently think of using food to teach math concepts, but rarely do they think of using it to teach other subjects. One of our favorite topics in the kitchen is history. Believe it or not, you can reinforce almost any…
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Cooking with Letters: 5 Ways to Reinforce Writing Skills in the Kitchen

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The kitchen is one of the most educational rooms in the house. From science to math, all sorts of fun learning experiments can take place using simple ingredients and gadgets. But the learning isn’t limited to just these two subjects. In…
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A College Heritage

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The story of Luis Alberto Juarez, a student at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is nothing short of remarkable. Just 10 years ago, Juarez did not speak English. His mother, Agustina Juarez, fondly remembers his…
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More Latinos Than Ever In College

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Latinos in higher education; we’re finally making it happen. The image that comes to mind is of Edward James Olmos in Stand and Deliver, grinning from ear to ear, fist-pumping with one arm in the air. According to the Pew Hispanic Center,…
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Exploring Geography & Culture with Foods & Recipes

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Two of my kids’ favorite subjects are geography and culture. Both go hand-in-hand really, since you can hardly have one without the other. My children especially love exploring different people, traditions, languages, and lands. And one…
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How To Make The Most Of Your Money During College Years

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As a college student, you should try to make the most of your money so you can focus on school instead of stressing about finances. Due to limited opportunities to make a substantial income while going to school, managing money can be pretty…
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Honors Latina Achievers

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Honors Latina Achievers

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On Wednesday, October 17, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will host its annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction to recognize the achievements of past recipients. Among the six inductees for 2012 are Monica Gill and Dr. Yolanda García Romero. Gill…
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Obama Speaks Spanish in New Ad Praising Undocumented Students

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President Barack Obama features undocumented immigrants in a new campaign ad that he does entirely in Spanish. Titled Buen Ejemplo, which means “good example” in Spanish, Obama touts young undocumented immigrants known as DREAMers…