The Case For Universal Pre-K Just Got Stronger
A new study looks at the effects of government-funded preschool in Boston and finds big benefits for kids.
Education
'Be Proud Of Where You Come From': An Indian-American Teen's Winning Podcast
This year's high school winner in the NPR Student Podcast Challenge tackles the complexities of her Indian-American identity.
The Best Student Podcasts: An 8th-Grade Homage To A School's Unsung Heroes
When these Kentucky students needed a subject for their podcast, they looked to the bright blue office around the corner, where their school's buildings and grounds team is based.
Colleges Prep Students With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities For Jobs
University of Northern Colorado graduated its first set of inclusive higher education students, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. What that means for one family.
Nation's 2nd-Largest Teachers Union Says It's Time For In-Person Learning
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, about schools reopening in the fall while coronavirus cases continue to rise in some areas.
The 2021 SPC Honorable Mentions
With over 2,600 submissions this year, the Student Podcast Challenge is bringing you a list of over 150 entries that are well worth the listen.
Baltimore STEM Program Taps Into Students' Passion For Dirt Biking
B360 is a STEM program in Baltimore that uses dirt bikes to get kids interested in engineering while also recruiting riders as instructors and diverting them from the justice system.
Graduating? Here's Life Kit's Best Advice For Taking The Next Step
Graduating can be scary, especially right now. These Life Kit episodes can help you take the next step.
Guilford County Educators Ask State To Approve More Restart Schools
Some Guilford County schools will have more instruction days for the new academic year. It's part of the district's plan to help struggling students.
Student Solves Problem Created While We Look Down At Our Phones
We've all missed things when looking down at our phones. Minwook Paeng wanted to draw attention that, and he created the "third eye" — an ocular prosthetic worn on your forehead.