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How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary

8:47am January 06, 2024

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Education isn't a top voting issue. So, what's behind Republican politicians' focus on K-12? (This story first aired on All Things Considered on December 27, 2023.)

Renowned author and former state poet laureate Fred Chappell dies at 87

5:27pm January 05, 2024

by Paul Garber

Chappell grew up in the mill town of Canton in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. In a documentary about his life, “Fred Chappell: I Am One of You Forever,” he said he carried the mountains with him whenever he went. He spent most of his career in Greensboro, writing and teaching in the graduate-level creative writing program he helped build.

There are still hurdles to filling out the FAFSA.

FAFSA delays are straining families and colleges

3:06pm January 05, 2024

This year's federal aid form is new and improved. But it came three months later than normal, and in its first week, online access has been unpredictable.

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A college student in her 60s shares wisdom when it comes to reinventing oneself

5:15am January 05, 2024

Joan Steidl, who recently retired, shares her reinvention takeaways. She has a podcast about confronting the generational divide, takes comedy workshops and went back to college to study journalism.

Fallout continues amid Harvard president's resignation

4:58pm January 03, 2024

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Miles Herszenhorn, managing editor of The Harvard Crimson, about the reaction on campus to Claudine Gay's resignation as president.

Claudine Gay speaks during commencement ceremonies at Harvard University in May. Gay resigned as Harvard's president Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations.

Claudine Gay's resignation highlights the trouble with regulating academic writing

4:02pm January 03, 2024

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism allegations. Experts say improved technology could bring to light more alleged transgressions in past works by other academic leaders.

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Morning news brief

2:24pm January 03, 2024

A Hamas leader is killed in an explosion in Beirut. Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns. Jury selection has begun in a civil trial in New York that could transform the NRA.

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Harvard's first Black president is stepping down after 6 months in the job

7:20am January 03, 2024

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Harvard Law professor Randall Kennedy about the fallout from Harvard President Claudine Gay's congressional testimony, and allegations of plagiarism.

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Following new accusations of plagiarism, Harvard president resigns

5:14am January 03, 2024

Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black president, is stepping down after six months — amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over her congressional testimony about antisemitism.

Claudine Gay, pictured during commencement ceremonies in May, stepped down as Harvard University's president amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over her remarks at a congressional hearing in December.

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns

4:13pm January 02, 2024

by NPR Staff

The resignation comes after new plagiarism allegations surfaced, adding to the controversy surrounding the Harvard president in recent weeks.