Education
Schools Blocking Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights Probes, Official Says
The Department of Education is preparing its Office of Civil Rights to investigate in instances where bans on mask mandates create an unsafe environment for students.
History Professors Consider How The Afghanistan War Will Be Remembered
NPR's Michel Martin discusses what the war in Afghanistan will mean in U.S. history with historian Kathleen Belew, retired U.S. Navy commander Ted Johnson and military judge Col. Gary Solis.
Arizona Teacher Says Lack Of Mask Mandate Leaves Teachers And Students On Edge
Diane Lundahl, a Spanish teacher in Arizona, describes what the first few weeks of school have been like under a "mask optional" policy.
'The Debt Trap' Author On The Generational Setbacks From Student Loans
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Mitchell about his new book, The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe.
Students Are Going Back To School Without Clarity On COVID-19 Protections
As the delta variant surges, some states are mandating masks in schools, some leave it up to districts, and in states that ban mask wearing in schools, a few districts are ignoring that rule.
High School Is Accused Of Censorship As Officials Rip Out Yearbook Pages On The News
Administrators tore out a two-page timeline depicting recent events, including the police killing of George Floyd, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Jan. 6 insurrection. They cited "community backlash."
A California School District Mandates Vaccines For Eligible Students
Local teachers' unions were in strong support of a vaccine mandate for students, a district spokesman told NPR.
Moms Describe Preparing For Another Pandemic School Year
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with moms from across the country about the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on their children's educations.
Salt Lake City Mayor Announces Mask Mandate For K-12 Students
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall says the issue has become politicized to the point that elected bodies worry about retribution if they take a public position.