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Federal Judge Sides With Arizona On ELL Instruction

A court ruling on Friday means Arizona is no longer out of compliance with federal law in its instruction of English Language Learners.

14 Schools, 1 Plan: Nevada's New Blueprint For ELL Education

Nevada schools have the largest percentage of English Language Learners in the country. For the first time, the state has designated funds to go directly towards improving ELL education. The bulk of the money, nearly $40 million, will go to Las Vegas' Clark County School District, the biggest in the state.

Elizabeth Giorgi created the "candor clause" after being harassed by a would-be investor. "I've probably spoken to more than 100 female founders across the U.S., and I would say that half of us have a story," she says.

Investor's Naked Selfies Ignite #MeToo Moment: Female Founder Fights Back

Venture capital investing is still a very male-dominated industry where female founders of startups say sexual harassment is a big problem. One woman is trying to change that for herself and others.

Sam Mendes accepts the award for best drama movie for 1917 at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.

'1917' Wins At The Golden Globes, Before Most People Can Even See It

Sam Mendes' war epic 1917 won't be in theaters until Friday, but it's already won the big Golden Globe. Once Upon A Time In ... Hollywood, Fleabag, Succession and Tom Hanks also had big nights.

Senator Joseph McCarthy and Senator Millard Tydings [R] Maryland, face off on the first day of hearings into McCarthy’s allegations that scores of communists were working in the State Department.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: McCarthy

Airs Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Saturday, Jan. 11 at Noon on KPBS 2

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED launches season 17 with new hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison (pictured). Bridget and Julia have been fixtures on the show from the very beginning, sharing their cooking skills and deep knowledge of food with viewers over the hundreds of recipes they’ve prepared on air as test cooks.

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED: Back To Basics

Airs Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV

Zan (Elle Fanning) and Enn (Alex Sharp) share a moment onstage in John Cameron Mitchell's "How To Talk To Girls At Parties."

'How To Talk To Girls At Parties' Gives Alien Spin To Teen Coming Of Age Story

New film from John Cameron Mitchell plays at Digital Gym Cinema

Holiday Parties Make You Squirm? Here's How To Conquer Social Anxiety

People with social anxiety disorder fear their "fatal flaws" will be exposed by a wayward comment or other social misstep. If holiday parties send you spiraling, try these tips.

French President Emmanuel Macron kisses Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo at Paris' city hall after his inauguration last May. Another French female mayor told her local council members in December she would no longer greet them with the traditional two-cheek kiss but, rather, with a handshake.

In France, A Debate About Kissing A Traditional Custom Goodbye

Mayor Aude Picard-Wolff told 73 municipal counselors she would no longer greet them with the customary two-cheek kiss, known as la bise, which she said wastes time and is unhygienic and sexist.

Student artwork from Copper Canyon Elementary in Arizona, a school with an exemplary gifted program.

Why Gifted Latinos Are Often Overlooked And Underserved

Gifted education in this country is a patchwork of underfunded programs and gifted kids who start school not speaking English, are the least likely to be served.

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