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In a rare interview, Gen. George Casey, chief of staff of the Army, spoke with NPR on a wide range of topics, from policy to troop status and readiness. Casey has been widely criticized for his handling of the Iraq war, and he is now tasked with rebuilding the battered forces.

Hispanics are one of the fastest growing populations in the United States, and could become the largest ethnic group in our country within the next few decades. What can be done to increase participation rates among Latinos in colleges and universities? We speak to the president of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

The 2010 primary season largely wraps up Tuesday with contests in seven states and D.C. No race is being watched more carefully than the rollicking GOP Senate battle in Delaware, where "establishment" candidate Mike Castle is trying to defeat Tea Party favorite Christine O'Donnell.

What are the education stories to watch in 2011? What impact might the new state schools superintendent and new governor have on California schools? Could change be coming to the San Diego Unified School board? We speak to Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis and Scott Himelstein, president of San Diegans 4 Great Schools.

A new study from UC San Diego suggests that increased competition for college admission has lead to increased competition among college-educated parents and more time spent with their children on college preparation.

Filmmaker Mira Nair was born in India, educated at Harvard and has spent her life traversing between two worlds. Nair talks about the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival and her work to reduce misconceptions in India about HIV/AIDS.