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Texas Bufkin Christian Academy, a private, for-profit religious primary school in Milwaukee, is the lowest-performing voucher school in the city, state officials say.

Lessons From The Nation's Oldest Voucher Program

Milwaukee's voucher program serves some 28,000 students. Most of them are African-American and come from low-income families.

Ramon "Chunky" Sanchez plays his guitar inside the auditorium at King-Chavez Academy.

Memorial Services For 'Chunky' Sanchez Will Be Held This Weekend

The musician and activist co-founded Chicano Park in Barrio Logan. He died in a San Diego hospital Friday.

With Discounts For Healthy Behavior, John Hancock Courts Privacy Concerns

John Hancock announced a new program promising discounts for policyholders who wear a fitness tracker, exercise more and go to the doctor. But privacy advocates worry about the electronic monitoring.

'Flats Are For Quitters': RuPaul Talks Drag, 'All Stars' And Identity Politics

Guest judges on this season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars include designer Marc Jacobs and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Skydiving Salvation Army Officer Hopes To Raise Awareness In Oceanside

A Salvation Army officer plans to skydive Saturday to raise awareness of the need for holiday assistance in northern San Diego County.

The audience reacts as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a campaign speech in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday.

WATCH: Donald Trump Releases First Campaign Ad, To Air in 4 States

The Republican nominee is finally going up on air with TV ads. His first spot — airing in Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida — focuses on security, specifically immigration.

Sam Marsenison (foreground, in white shirt) and family gather in celebration at Puerto Sagua, a favorite Cuban restaurant in Miami Beach, on the eve of Sam's graduation.

How It All Turned Out: A Kindergarten Story, 13 Years Later

NPR was there for 5-year-old Sam's first day of kindergarten back in 2004. His parents wondered if he was ready. This month, as he graduated from high school, they're still asking that question.

Mechanical engineering and technology students Craig Zehrung and Jim Stratton prepare to fire a supersonic, air-powered cannon that can shoot hail stones up to speeds of 919 miles per hour. At Purdue University in Indiana, USA.

Wild Weather

Airs Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman On Paper

Airs Monday, June 11, 2018 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, June 12 at 11:30 a.m. on KPBS 2

Primary Surprise: Did Issa's Support For Trump Hurt His Campaign?

Even though Republican Darrell Issa outspent his opponent, Tuesday's primary race in the 49th Congressional District was much closer than observers expected. One political scientist says the incumbent's support for Donald Trump might have hurt him.

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