Education
California Offers $2 Billion Incentive In A Push For In-Person Learning
Public schools that don't offer in-person instruction for k-2 students by the end of the month will lose out on 1% of eligible funds every day that students remain out of the classroom.
Lifelong Educator, Miguel Cardona, Confirmed As Education Secretary
The former fourth grade teacher, principal and state education commissioner will take the reins at the U.S. Department of Education as the fight intensifies over school reopening.
NC Republicans Seek Veto Override Of School Reopening Bill
Republicans at the North Carolina General Assembly say they're ready to attempt to override Democratic Gov.
For Some Black Students, Remote Learning Has Offered A Chance To Thrive
Back when school was in person, eighth-grader Josh Secrett was always tired. Now, away from the bias he sometimes encountered in classrooms, he says, "I'm more energized. I want to do more things."
Two High School Students Discuss Returning To School After A Year Of Virtual Learning
Students at Framingham High School, outside of Boston, went back to in-person learning this week for the first time in nearly a year. Freshmen Naz Johnson and Michelle Mizhirumbay tell us about it.
A Sneak Peak Into NPR's First Ever College Podcast Challenge Submissions
Here are some of the standout entries from NPR's first-ever College Podcast Challenge.
With One Move, Congress Could Lift Millions Of Children Out Of Poverty
Lawmakers are weighing a proposal to give families with kids a monthly cash benefit to help ease the lifelong pull of poverty. Experts say it could cut U.S. child poverty nearly in half.
Young Artist Honors Black Icons With Playing Cards
A 22-year-old Kansas City artist, Kearra Johnson, transforms a school art project into a tribute to Black history – a standard playing card deck with face cards that portray African American icons.
Teaching Students A New Black History
An innovative education startup is offering culturally responsive learning to Black students across the country.