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Utah Charter School Nurtures Entrepreneurial Spirit()  

Eighth-grader Kymira Jackson works at Highmark Charter School's store, where students buy little treats with money earned by turning in homework on time and performing chores.

May 15, 2013 KUERA new charter school in Utah wants to equip students in kindergarten through ninth grade with a solid foundation in business. The principal insists it's not just a pint-sized business school. The goal is to give kids a well-rounded education that is also applicable in the real world.

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Latino High School Grads Enter College At Record Rate()  

Jackeline Lizama (front) plans to attend a local community college after she graduates next month from her high school in Silver Spring, Md.

May 14, 2013 Latinos are entering colleges and universities at higher rates than whites and blacks but still lower than Asian-Americans. This is an all-time high for Latinos, according to a recent Pew Hispanic Center report. It's the result, in part, of a dramatic rise in the graduation rate among Hispanic high school students.

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A First Job Is Like A First Date, And Other Advice For Graduation Day()  

Don't overcommit.

May 13, 2013 We asked a bunch of economists what they would say if they were giving a commencement address this spring. Here's what they told us.

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