Why does Black History Month matter?
There is an ongoing debate as to whether U.S. history segregates Black history in February or whether Black History Month brings forward necessary untold stories.
Education
Florida House passes controversial measure dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics
Opponents of the measure say it will hurt LGBTQ youth, who already face higher rates of bullying, but the Republican sponsor says it's meant to protect children and keep parents informed.
A lawsuit threatens drastic cut to UC Berkeley's fall enrollment
A lawsuit from angry neighbors threatens U.C. Berkeley with having to cut enrollment by a third to reduce environmental impact, and losing $57 million. It's now up to the state supreme court.
This reservation has Wyoming's strictest COVID-19 rules. Student athletes are glad
Basketball players on the Wind River Reservation say masks keep them healthy and on the court. They're thankful the mandates won't be lifted anytime soon.
5 entire high schools in Chicago get full college scholarships
The entire student body of five public high schools in Chicago will learn that they are getting a full scholarship to one of 20 colleges — and one of their parents can also get a scholarship.
NC partners with HBCUs to host mental health summit
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a summit on the mental health needs of minority college students.
High school basketball players on Wyoming reservation are grateful for mask mandate
Mask mandates are being lifted across the country, but high school basketball players on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming are happy their mandate is staying for now.
The pandemic continues to take an enormous toll on school teachers
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with National Education Association President Becky Pringle about school staffing issues, and the burnout that has more teachers thinking about leaving their jobs.
Can a corporate exec speak as a mom about COVID rules? Consider the Levi's saga
Jennifer Sey was on a path to potentially become the next Levi's CEO. Instead, she is out, igniting a debate over corporations and speech.