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"They say your first year is always the hardest or the craziest, and I went into it with that mindset, and it just happened to be the year that we were hit by a pandemic." — Alvaro Salas, teacher in San Antonio.

Education

COMIC: He Knew His First Year Teaching Would Be A Whirlwind. Then Came The Pandemic

9:31pm May 25, 2021

by LA Johnson

It's been a year since teachers were handed an unprecedented challenge: Educate students in new ways amid the backdrop of a pandemic. This week our story is from San Antonio.

Author Discusses Standing In Solidarity With Nikole Hannah-Jones

4:52pm May 25, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Martha Jones, author and professor of history at John Hopkins University, about her role in writing a letter of solidarity in The Root for Nikole Hannah-Jones.

Students wave goodbye during dismissal at Yung Wing School P.S. 124 on March 25, 2021 in New York City.

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NYC Schools Chancellor Says Her Message To Parents Is Simple: Schools Are Safe

10:25am May 25, 2021

by Rachel Martin

The largest U.S. school district will reopen this fall with no option for virtual classes. Chancellor Meisha Porter says 70,000 employees have already been vaccinated, "and we need our children back."

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Cooper Announces $51M In Grants For Education, Student Financial Aid

10:14am May 25, 2021

by Neal Charnoff

Governor Roy Cooper has announced a $51.4 million investment toward education grants and student financial aid.

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NYC Schools Will Return To Normal In September, Mayor De Blasio Says

9:04am May 25, 2021

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Meisha Porter, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, about all city schools reopening for in-person classes after the summer break.

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New York City public schools will stop offering remote learning options in the coming school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday.

New York City Schools Will Fully Reopen With No Remote Option This Fall

4:47pm May 24, 2021

by Jessica Gould

It's unclear how the nation's largest school district will be able to accommodate 100% of its students in person under current social distancing guidelines.

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USDA Extends Free Meals For All Kids During Summer

3:55pm May 24, 2021

by Keri Brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending waivers that give school districts across the country more flexibility to provide free summer meals for children.

Education

Autistic Florida Student Solves Math Problems In Her Head

6:40am May 24, 2021

Once Sanaa Hiremath, 11, was home schooled, she found she could do math without writing problems down. She has a Guinness World Record, finishing a 12-digit multiplication problem in under 10 minutes.

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Student Makes The Most Of Time Behind Bars, Finishes College With Honors

5:10am May 24, 2021

by Elissa Nadworny

At Pitzer College's graduation, a student spoke about forgiveness, perseverance and seizing future potential. He drew from his experience of being incarcerated for more than 10 years.

Florida High School Edited Girls' Yearbook Photos To Cover More Of Their Chests

6:12pm May 23, 2021

by Kat Lonsdorf

Dozens of female students at the school were surprised to see that their yearbook photos had been digitally edited without their consent to add more clothing.