Revelers celebrated Holi, India’s festival of colors, by smearing each other with colored powder. The rite is a sign of spring – and of New York’s growing Indian community.
Language Programs Hit By Budget Cuts
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The fastest growing student population, English language learners, is falling behind academically in New York City. Educators are trying to increase graduation rates with after-school programs and activities to keep these students from dropping out – but budget cuts may derail progress.