Las Vegas struggles with rising violence in schools
The nation's fifth largest school district has seen a jump in violent incidents since returning from 15 months of virtual-only classes.
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News brief: NATO expansion, White House abortion battle, Las Vegas school violence
Finland's president wants his country to join NATO. The White House faces pressure to protect abortion rights after a Senate bill failed. Schools in Las Vegas experience a sharp rise in violence.
Stanford University investigates a noose found in a campus tree as a hate crime
The rope used in the incident was allegedly one of several that had been tied to the tree for a performance by a student organization years ago.
Lincoln College closes after 157 years, blaming COVID-19 and cyberattack disruptions
It's a shocking turnaround for a small Illinois college that welcomes first-generation students and qualifies as a predominantly Black institution.
Some rural schools are dipping into savings to keep up with inflation
The rising cost of fuel, energy and food are straining rural school districts' already tight budgets. Many districts fear what continued inflation could mean for programming, upkeep and even staffing.
This educator writes 'anti-narcocorridos' — songs that tell the story of heroes
Mexican singer Vivir Quintana talks about her latest song, 'El Corrido de Milo Vela,' which tells the story of one of the many journalists who have been murdered in Mexico for doing their jobs.
Listen up! Here are the finalists of the 2022 Student Podcast Challenge
The 2,400 podcast submissions for NPR's contest offer a rare glimpse into the minds of young people.
These are some of our favorite stories from NPR's Student Podcast Challenge
This year, finalists in NPR's student podcast challenge asked big questions about hatred and love, identity and belonging.
Beware, new student loan borrowers: Interest rates are about to jump
Student loan interest rates reset every May. This year, they're on the rise.
Afghans who want teen girls back in school have new allies: Taliban-affiliated clerics
For 9 months, teen girls have been pretty much unable to go to school. Protests have been shut down. Now clerics — including some affiliated with the Taliban – are urging an end to the school ban.