Community College Pays Off Every Graduating Student's Debt
Nearly 85% of students who attend Contra Costa College are middle or low income.

First Native American woman in space talks to reservation's students
Students on the Flathead Indian Reservation asked Nicole Mann questions as she was aboard the International Space Station.
By NASA
Virtual reality is helping nursing students prepare for the real world
Instead of learning how to take care of patients in a classroom, students at one school are in a virtual hospital learning on virtual patients.
By Scripps News
Virginia school where boy shot teacher reopens with added security
Richneck Elementary School in Newport News opened its doors more than three weeks after a 6-year-old shot his teacher.
By Denise Lavoie / APTop Stories

Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex abuse charges
Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for a separate case in New York and won't be eligible for release until he is around 80.
By Matt Marton / AP
Wintry weather scrubs more than 1,000 flights in US
More cancellations are expected in coming days as Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas deal with freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation.
By Brynn Anderson / AP
Israel's new government sparks concern for the future of its democracy
Far-right changes to Israel's government have some experts and citizens concerned for the future rule of law in the country.
By Reuters / AP