Is our land of opportunity turning into a dead end for Hispanic students who graduate high school college-ready but lack a pathway to legalize their citizenship status?

On March 22 Connect for Kids hosted a Talktime Live! online chat on the Dream Act, with experts on education issues faced by immigrants and a student who will speak from experience.

Congressional reporters say many of President Bush's FY2007 budget proposals drew a �decidedly cool reception� from House committees that submitted their annual "views and estimates" to the Budget Committee to help it in drafting the congressional budget resolution for FY2007.

Applications will be available July 1 for technical assistance and support to help schools create healthy environments�and ultimately prevent the epidemic of overweight and obesity among students.

Homeless students are among those who would be hurt by continuing cuts in federal dollars. Advocates urge adequate funding for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth program.