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The Fulfillment Fund: Giving kids a shot at college

This fall, Crenshaw High School valedictorian Christerbell Ahaiwe will start her freshman year at UCLA. What her new classmates might not realize is how hard she worked to get there.

College and your child

The following are some of the basic postulates about America, religion, society, morality, the arts and Israel that are taught at almost every American university.

Outstanding Graduate: Rose Bern — A passionate voice

Rose Bern isn’t afraid to fight for her values. The 17-year-old, who recently graduated from Shalhevet High School and lives in Westwood, has strong convictions when it comes to feminism, justice and fairness.

Outstanding Graduates 2013

Every year, we shine a spotlight on a group of outstanding high school seniors, culled from many nominations submitted by local educators, clergy, community leaders and, of course, you, our readers.

Israeli economics 101

Ofek Lavian has two passions: business and Israel, his native land. What he felt that he was missing when he went to college at the University of Southern California was an opportunity to learn about his home country while interacting with people who shared his same interests in it.

Diversity is good for Jewish college students

In case you haven’t heard, Orthodox Judaism has pretty much taken over Jewish life on U.S. college campuses. I say this not because I’m smug and happy about it, but as a wake-up call to the Conservative and Reform branches to get their acts together.

OPINION: Keep down the rates of student loans

Education is the key to success — a \”silver bullet\” for changing lives in all segments of society. An affordable, quality college education must be available to all, not just the wealthy.\n

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