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A Lawman’s Change of Heart?

Iconic Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading voice against migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. He pushed strict measures favored by former President Donald Trump. But West says his perspective is aligned with what he sees as the reality of the border, his weariness of divisive politics, and the wishes of neighbors who’ve voted him into office.

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Dreaming of Empires

Álvaro Enrigue’s latest novel is a trippy, thought-provoking reimagining of a seminal point in the history of the Americas:  When Cortés came calling on Tenochtitlán.

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Turning the Page

Educators, parents and policy-makers are grappling with a new understanding of what children actually need to become good readers. What is the impact on English Language Learners in classrooms across the U.S.?

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