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A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them

New research drills down on poor student achievement and notes some school districts that are beating the odds.

Stricter Voter ID And Other Voting Laws Rolled Back In Slew Of Court Decisions

Ahead of the November election, courts have fairly consistently struck down new voting restrictions, culminating in some big wins for civil rights forces, especially in North Carolina and Texas.

1/6/2010 - Newscast - Southcentral Foundation opens dental clinic for elders; Sealaska shareholders can apply on-line for scholarships; State Medicaid providing incentives to use electronic health records

By Joaqlin Estushttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kbc/local-kbc-943830.mp3Anchorage, AK – The tribal health corporation Southcental…

6/18/13 Sen. Begich holds firm on voting against background checks for gun sales; State officials pulling out of Galena; Temperatures spike across the state, setting new records;

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kbc/local-kbc-1026965.mp3Anchorage, AK – On the six-month anniversary of an elementary school shooting…

6/8/11 Newscast - Redistricting plan includes nine Alaska Native majority, or influenced districts; Tribal and corporate leaders meet to sign an accord to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act

By Ellen Lockyerhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kbc/local-kbc-973432.mp3Anchorage, AK – The State's Redistricting Board released the…

11/6/12 News - Tribal law and order commissioners say tribal courts could make life safer and more just for Alaska Natives; Kodiak brings in highest catch since 1995

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kbc/local-kbc-1021207.mp3Anchorage, AK – Two members of the Indian Law and Order Commission say the…

Alicia Villanueva used funds from lending circles to help grow her business, Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas.

Lending Circles Help Latinas Pay Bills And Invest

Participants in these social networks pool their money to give each other informal, no-interest loans. They're called cundinas or tandas, and politicians are taking notice.

Most community college students plan to get 4-year degrees. Few actually do

Community college is often touted as an affordable start for students who want to earn bachelor’s degrees. But according to federal data, only 13% of students actually reach that goal.

'Stranger Things' brings Prince and Fleetwood Mac back to the charts

Netflix's Stranger Things finale, which dropped Dec. 31, is shaking up the Billboard Hot 100.

There's been little doubt about which album was going to top this week's Billboard 200: Harry Styles.

Harry Styles' new album is a massive chart success

This week, the biggest chart news revolves around Harry Styles all the time. Other artists, occasionally.

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