Those arguments over school book bans may influence midterm elections
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Elizabeth Bruenig from The Atlantic about the political benefits of arguing over book bans in schools.
Education
Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID. Here's why schools aren't there yet
Boosting ventilation and filtration not only lowers the risk of transmission, it's also linked to higher test scores and better health. But making upgrades is more complex than it sounds.
News brief: Russian missile strikes, student loan repayment, Trump rally
Russian troops continue their assault on Ukrainian territory. Student loan payments may be delayed again. Donald Trump is campaigning again, for other Republicans, and himself.
Bay Area students weigh in on what it will be like to be mask-free in class
Starting Monday most schools in California will no longer require kids to wear masks. The change is sparking a variety of emotions in students, who'll be mask-free for the first time in two years.
How schools and students have changed after 2 years of the pandemic
It's been two years since schools shut down around the world, and now masks are coming off in a move back to normalcy. What effect has the pandemic had on students' learning and development?
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!
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.