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Kavitha Cardoza

  • C.J. Forza, a student in the I-BEST program in Washington state, repairs a car for class at Shoreline Community College.
    How To Turn Adult Education Into Careers, Quickly
    Kavitha Cardoza
    A typical adult education program can take years for those who dropped out of high school. But a model that started in Washington state shortens that time and uses a combination of team teaching, internships and extra support to boost student skills and get them into the workforce.
  • Millions of adults who grew up speaking a language other than English are still held back by their language skills.
    What It Takes (And Means) To Learn English As An Adult
    Kavitha Cardoza
    The wait to gain entry to adult English-language classes can be long. Once you're in, balancing class with family and job obligations can be a challenge. But many immigrants are determined. Ana Perez says she tries to never miss a class: "A day of studying is sacred for me."
  • At School, Overweight Children Carry A Heavy Burden
    Kavitha Cardoza
    The number of overweight and obese children is rising. Many of those kids struggle to manage medical conditions at school, but they also face practical challenges, like frequent bathroom breaks and difficulty moving between classes. Obesity can also take a toll on kids' emotional health — and their test scores.
  • HIV counselor Natrussa Williams explains the results of the oral HIV test to Katherine Tapp at the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles in southeast Washington. There have been no babies born with HIV in the city since 2009, in part because of increased testing at locations including some high schools and the DMV.
    Know Your HIV Status? D.C.'s Asking
    Kavitha Cardoza
    Washington, D.C., has the highest rate of HIV infection in the nation. A key initiative in the battle to contain the epidemic is encouraging people to get tested. From the grocery store to the nightclub, community health workers are pushing the conversation with on-the-spot test results.