Love at first listen: Early favorites from the College Podcast Challenge
As we dive into entries for the NPR College Podcast Challenge, here's a few that we've been hitting replay on!
Education
Judge says Virginia school is 'racial balancing' at the expense of Asian Americans
The case has been closely watched as courts continue to evaluate the role that racial considerations can play when deciding who should be admitted to a particular school.
U.S. colleges are cutting their partnerships and financial ties with Russia
Colleges are pulling students from study abroad programs in Russia, ending research partnerships and cutting investments as part of a global wave of condemnation over the invasion of Ukraine.
The difficulty recruiting teachers becomes an issue in the governor's race in Texas
A day after Democratic gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke outlined education policies, Gov. Greg Abbott formed a task force to fill vacant teaching positions.
High school students find employers and colleges are trying to recruit them
As higher education and industry in Wisconsin try to adapt to pandemic challenges, the traditional pipeline leading students from high school directly to college is being refined.
Minneapolis teachers strike over staff resources and support for students
Minneapolis teachers went on strike for the first time in more than 50 years. Educators want to increase support staff salaries, reduce class sizes and provide more mental health supports to students.
Florida lawmakers pass controversial so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Florida lawmakers passed a controversial bill that limits discussion of homosexuality and gender identity in schools. Students and teachers opposed to the legislation are responding.
Do you have student debt, but no degree? Are you in default? Tell us
Lots of people have student loans, but not all debt is created equal. NPR wants to hear how your student loan debt has affected you.
International students struggle to leave Ukraine
Adrian Florido speaks with Jakaria Hussain, an international student in Eastern Ukraine, about his struggles to leave the country.
Republicans are looking to win over angry parents in November's elections
Republicans believe COVID policies largely backed by Democrats are causing a schism among parents of school-age children — and that these "angry parents" will help the GOP win elections this year.