Why So Many Asian Americans Are Learning Remotely
Multigenerational households and anti-Asian bullying may play a role.
Education
Some Colleges Are Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines — But At What Cost?
Schools have long required vaccinations for several diseases. Now, some colleges and cruise ships are making immunization against COVID-19 mandatory, igniting concerns of equity and civil liberties.
Asian Americans Most Likely To Be Learning Remotely
Federal data suggests Asian Americans as the most likely to be learning remotely this year. Experts and community members say the reasons range from differing views of the pandemic to racist bullying.
GOP Bill Mandates Equal Time For Political Viewpoints In NC Public Schools
Some members of the North Carolina GOP want public schools to provide what they're calling “balanced political discussions” in classrooms.
New Data Reveals School Attendance Numbers During The Pandemic
On Wednesday, the U.S. Education Department released the first set of national data on school attendance during the pandemic. Experts predicted chronic absenteeism has increased over the past year.
San Francisco School Board Rescinds Controversial School Renaming Plan
The project involved 44 schools, the names of which a panel had decided honored figures linked to racism or oppression.
Congressman Jeremy Gray's Bill To Bring Yoga Back To Alabama Public Schools
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Jeremy Gray, D-Ala., on his bill to bring yoga back to Alabama public schools.
COMIC: Teaching Preschoolers While Masked Up During The Pandemic
It's been a year since teachers were handed an unprecedented request: educate students in entirely new ways amid the backdrop of a pandemic.
The NPR Student Podcast Challenge: Announcing Our College Winners
Two very different stories won our hearts this year.
States Step In To Stop Colleges Holding Transcripts Ransom For Unpaid Bills
An estimated 6.6 million students can't obtain their transcripts or degrees for having unpaid bills as low as $25 or less. Several states have passed or are considering laws to curb the practice.