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The Yale Glee Club celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Photo: Courtesy Yale University Glee Club

Yale Glee Club Hits a High Note

University singing group celebrates 150 years

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Augustus A. White III, M.D., is professor of Medical Education and Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the first African American department chief at Harvard’s teaching hospitals.

African-American Surgeon Calls for Equality in US Medical System

Report finds discrimination against blacks, women, Hispanics and obese patients

Students from Martin Luther King Elementary School visit the Islamic Center in Washington, D.C. with staffers from the Saudi Embassy.

Embassies' Diplomatic Efforts Extend into US Schools

Students get an inside look at other countries and cultures

Rosalind Wiseman explores teenage bullying in her young adult novel, 'Boys, Girls and Other Hazardous Materials.'

'Boys, Girls and Other Hazardous Materials' Explores Teen Bullying

Young adult book deals with high school, loyalty and doing the right thing

Children with strong self control grew into adults who enjoy better health and success.

Child's Self Control Predicts Future Health, Success

Can lead to poor health, money troubles and crime

AT&T has launched a campaign against distracted driving.

Deadly Dangers of Texting Exposed

'Texting Can Wait' campaign hopes to send a strong message to teens

Authors Barry Shwartz and Kenneth Sharp believe the world will become a better place if people use their judgment to do the right thing.

Doing the Right Thing Can Help You Succeed

Book outlines how to put practical wisdom into action

Zheng Ling came to Medford, Oregon in 2008 and hopes to teach American students more about her homeland.

Beijing Helps US Students Learn Chinese

Confucius Classroom program brings Chinese teachers to America

Musician Nathan Schram shares his talents with public school students in New York.

Young Musicians Try to Make it in Real World

Program grooms artists to be both teachers and entrepreneurs

Hindu and Muslim school children offer prayers for peace in Ahmadabad (file photo – 23 Sept 2010)

India's ‘Model Madrassas’ Substitute Tolerance for Orthodoxy

New madrassa offers moderate, inclusive approach to education where tolerance and secularism are valued

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Boost for Zimbabwe's Education Sector Results in Texts

13 million textbooks are being printed in four core subjects

Afghanistan's minister of Agriculture, Asif Rahimi, leads an effort to modernize farming in his country.

Traditional Afghan Farming Gets Modern Twist

Cooperative program at Indiana's Purdue University teaches Afghan students modern agricultural skills

Ernesto Lara Pacho of the Cuban band, Septeto Tipico Tivoli, which tours US schools giving demonstrations and teaching master classes.

Cuban Sound Invades New England

Cultural exchange in schools across Vermont

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Children of Migrants in Thailand Get Caught Without a Country

Many stateless families and their children cannot register with authorities; their status leaves them vulnerable to exploitation

Charles West (pictured) and Larry Jernigan estimate they've fixed 450 instruments and tuned about 125 pianos so far this year.

Duo Keeps the Music Playing

Team of two men fixes instruments for Washington DC's Public School system

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