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Oyler falls short on new school report cards

September 19, 2016

Oyler School at dawn. — Glenn Hartong

After yet another change in testing, Ohio schools saw widespread declines.

POSTED IN: Oyler School accountability Every Student Succeeds Act

Young Latinos are among largest group of uninsured

August 18, 2016

Maria Elena Santa Coloma (R), an insurance adviser with UniVista Insurance company, helps Shessy Gonzalez sign up for a health plan under the Affordable Care Act. — Joe Raedle/Getty Images

A report finds more Latinos gained health insurance, but still lagged.

POSTED IN: uninsured Affordable Care Act Latinos African-Americans

Aetna letter sparks controversy

By Dan Gorenstein

August 17, 2016

Former Aetna chairman and CEO Mark Bertolini. — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

The insurer warned the DOJ of quitting some health exchanges if merger were challenged.

POSTED IN: Aetna Department of Justice Mergers and Acquisitions Affordable Care Act

Obama's hopes for the future of health care

By Dan Gorenstein

July 12, 2016

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on the Affordable Care Act in Washington, D.C. back in 2013. During the event, Obama defended the reasons why the Affordable Care Act was originally implemented. — Win McNamee/Getty Images

Since the start of Obamacare, 20 million more Americans have insurance.

POSTED IN: Affordable Care Act President Obama Obamacare

Disabled? There's (more than one) app for that.

By Lewis Wallace

June 02, 2016

Jason DaSilva, creator of AXS Map. — Lewis Wallace/Marketplace

Some apps out there are crowdsourcing information about accessibility to push for change.

POSTED IN: Americans with Disabilities Act United Nations accessibility

No votes or donations, but DREAMers still play election role

By Kimberly Adams

May 27, 2016

Carlos Martinez can't vote or donate to campaigns, so he instead focuses on non-partisan voter outreach, encouraging those who can to vote. — Natalí Faxas

Undocumented immigrants have a lot at stake in the election, but can't donate cash.

POSTED IN: campaign finance DREAM Act voting rights 2016 election

Maria Sharapova admits to testing positive for a banned substance

March 07, 2016

Tennis player Maria Sharapova addresses the media regarding a failed drug test at The LA Hotel Downtown on March 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Sharapova, a five-time major champion, is currently the 7th ranked player on the WTA tour. Sharapova, withdrew from this weeks BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells due to injury. — Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

The tennis star failed the test after giving a sample at the Australian Open

POSTED IN: Maria Sharapova tennis Australian open

Why the SAT is getting another makeover

By Adriene Hill

January 19, 2016

SAT test preparation books sit on a shelf at a Barnes and Noble store in New York City. In March, a new SAT test will debut. — Mario Tama/Getty Images

This March, students will sit for a new SAT.

POSTED IN: SAT college admissions ACT

Hospitals race to be included in 'narrow networks'

By Dan Gorenstein

January 18, 2016

The home page for the HealthCare.gov site, 2014. — KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images

Open enrollment closes at the end of the month.

POSTED IN: health care Affordable Care Act hospitals hospital health insurance