Clearly, a more accurate ethnic map is needed to help the Obama administration and members of Congress better understand the ethnic sources of much unrest that has afflicted the new Middle East.

The ethnic studies draft curriculum moved forward for final approval, but faced another round of controversy in a two-day state department meeting.

LOS ANGELES—On game days in Thermal, where date farms and desert surroundings evoke the Middle East and nearby communities have names like Mecca and Oasis, fans cheer a high school team known… ...

The state on Friday released the latest recommendations for the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum, notably expanding Asian American studies and an appendix to offer sample lessons on several ethnic ...