She's determined that everyone gets a chance

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Aida Alvarez has been heading the Small Business Administration (SBA) for 2 years, and is the top-ranking Hispanic woman in US government. She has introduced new loan packages for small businesses and has created partnerships with the National Urban League and other groups to help reach out to new customers, especially minorities. She supports affirmative action, but also stresses that white males are welcome at the SBA.

Officials and employees, Cover Story, Interview, United States. Small Business Administration, Hispanic American women, Alvarez, Aida

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Do computers help children learn?

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Schools across the US are trying to provide more computer-skills training. but computers in the classroom do not guarantee quality education. Parents need to ask key questions about computers in their children's schools. A pilot study and a statewide computer network in Missouri are discussed.

Evaluation, Schools, Computer-assisted instruction, Computer assisted instruction, Missouri

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What we can do about drugs

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Drug abuse has ruined the lives of many individuals. Actor Carroll O'Connor, whose deceased son had addiction problems, has called fo ra national discussion on the topic. Reader responses on the topic of legalizing drugs and other solutions are given.

Public opinion, Drug abuse, Legalization of narcotics, Narcotics legalization

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