Mister Rogers is surrounded by kids in a Florida college's new statue
"My hope is that this piece will bring joy and inspiration to many people, just as Mister Rogers' Neighborhood did for generations," sculptor Paul Day says.
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Virginia's race for governor is a test for Democrats' — and Trump's — staying power
Voters in Virginia will choose a new governor Tuesday. Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, is running for his seat again, while Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin is a first-time candidate.
4 things to know about possible changes to your student loan debt
The head of the office of Federal Student Aid, Richard Cordray, spoke with lawmakers about loan forgiveness and a resumption of student loan repayments after the pandemic pause.
NC health leaders gear up to provide COVID-19 vaccine to younger kids
North Carolina health officials are preparing to receive shipments of vaccinations for children between the ages of 5 and 11.
Top student loan official testifies on troubled loan forgiveness program
The head of the U.S. Department of Education's federal student lending office, Richard Cordray, testified before a House panel Wednesday, about changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
ProPublica details how Liberty University discourages reports of sexual assaults
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Hannah Dreyfus of ProPublica about her investigation into allegations that Liberty University, founded by Gerry Falwell Sr., dismisses reports of sexual assault.
A look at the groups supporting school board protesters nationwide
Several organizations are offering toolkits, legal advice and other resources for parents with a range of grievances against their local elected school boards.
Day care for disabled children requires better funding, parents and experts say
Looking for child care for disabled children is a challenge for working parents.
Salem Academy and College alumnae retrace 500-mile journey of Moravian founders
A group of Salem Academy and College alumnae, staff, and friends returned to the Triad Tuesday after five of them recreated a 500-mile journey that led to the school's founding 250 years ago.
College enrollment plummeted during the pandemic. This fall, it's even worse
The pandemic has seen far fewer students go to college — that trend continued this fall, according to preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.