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6:41am Sep 23, 2019

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'Called To Be A Funeral Director': Most Mortuary School Grads Are First In The Family

by Emily Siner

The funeral industry was once dominated by family businesses passed down through generations. But that has changed: In 2018, 83% of mortuary college graduates were completely new to the business.

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5:37pm Sep 22, 2019

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The Definition Of 'They'

Merriam-Webster has added over 500 words, phrases and abbreviations to the dictionary, but one new definition for the word 'they' is causing a stir.

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5:16pm Sep 21, 2019

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How To Avoid A Common Mistake When It Comes To Paying For Your Kid's College Tuition

by Chris Arnold

Don't let the sticker price of college paralyze you. NPR's Chris Arnold of the Life Kit podcast debunks a myth about saving for that college tuition bill that could help you save more than you think.
5:16pm Sep 21, 2019

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Why New Mexico's Governor Is Making The Case For Free Tuition

Michel Martin speaks with Michelle Luján Grisham about her proposal to make tuition at state institutions free for state residents.
10:17am Sep 20, 2019

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Appalachian State University Removes Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Recognition

by Neal Charnoff

Appalachian State University is removing its recognition of a campus fraternity for violating school policies.
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9:22am Sep 20, 2019

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Jacqueline Woodson: What Is The Hidden Power Of Slow Reading?

by NPR/TED Staff

Novelist Jacqueline Woodson is a slow reader. Taking her time lets her savor each word brings her closer to each story, and it lets her pay respect to her ancestors who weren't allowed to read.

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9:22am Sep 20, 2019

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Thomas Curran: How Can We Teach Kids To Accept Imperfection?

by NPR/TED Staff

Many students feel unrelenting pressure to be ... perfect. Social psychologist Thomas Curran warns that striving for perfectionism isn't just impossible — it's also dangerous to children's health.

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9:22am Sep 20, 2019

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Liz Kleinrock: How Can We Broach Hard Conversations In The Classroom?

by NPR/TED Staff

When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth grade students made a cringeworthy comment about race, rather than change the subject, she chose to turn the moment into a teachable one — and start a conversation.

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Ryan Lash / TED

9:22am Sep 20, 2019

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Olympia Della Flora: Can Small Classroom Tweaks Help Kids Better Cope With Emotions?

by NPR/TED Staff

After months of struggling with one particularly challenging elementary school student, principal Olympia Della Flora realized it was the classroom setting that needed to change ... not the child.

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4:38pm Sep 19, 2019

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U.S. House Tackles Public Service Loan Forgiveness Issues

The higher education subcommittee of the U.S. House held a contentious hearing Thursday to investigate the failed implementation of the troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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3:45pm Sep 19, 2019

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Hateful Emails Sent To Wake Forest University Faculty, Increased Security On Campus

by David Ford

An investigation is underway at Wake Forest University after faculty and staff received racist and threatening emails targeting minorities and LGBTQ community members.
12:42pm Sep 19, 2019

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UNC-Duke Program Too Positive On Islam, Trump Officials Say

by Associated Press, Collin Binkley