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.
Education
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.
UNCSA Considers Shifting To Remote Only Classes As More Covid Cases Reported
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is considering moving all classes online as the campus deals with challenges from rising COVID cases.
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.
New Morehouse College Program Encourages Black Men To Complete Unfinished Degrees
More than 2 million Black men who pursued a higher education never reached graduation. Morehouse President David Thomas says a flexible new online program aims to help them cross the finish line.
Morehouse College Is Offering A Program To Help Black Men Complete Their Degrees
Over 2 million Black men in the U.S. have started — but never completed — college degrees. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with David A. Thomas, president of Morehouse College, about their program to help.