We asked teachers how their year went. They warned of an exodus to come
After a rough couple of years, we asked teachers to tell us how they are doing. Their answers were revealing.
Education
As Biden weighs loan forgiveness, Americans are more worried about college's cost
A new NPR/Ipsos poll looks at the public's feelings around federal student loan forgiveness, and what borrowers chose to do with their money when loan payments were put on hold.
News brief: Jan. 6 hearing takeaways, long COVID, student loan poll
A recap of the 3rd hearing by the House Jan. 6 panel. There's a bit of good news coming out of research into long COVID. Americans support student loan forgiveness, but would rather rein in costs.
Americans support student loan forgiveness, but would rather rein in college costs
A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds majority support for forgiving $10,000 in federal student loan debt, but even broader support for making college affordable for future students.
Critics say campus sex assault rules fall short and need an overhaul
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX President Biden is expected to announce new rules governing the protection of sexual assault and harassment accusers in education.
Students in Alaska drank floor sealant believing it was milk, school district says
At least one child was taken to a hospital after a dozen students were served floor sealant during breakfast on Tuesday instead of milk.
School is out, but teacher stress and burnout is still in session
It's the end of the school year and NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with two teachers and a teacher coach about how the pandemic has impacted their school year.
Student loan borrowers get a rare win as Senate approves a fix
The measure would free some borrowers from debt incurred by spouses – sometimes abusive ones – and could lay a path toward loan forgiveness.
Democrat Joe Cunningham to face Republican Henry McMaster in S.C. race for governor
Former Congressman Joe Cunningham, a Democrat who once flipped a congressional seat in deep-red South Carolina, will face Republican Gov. Henry McMaster in the race for governor in November.
Kids can pet this dog visiting their classroom — but only after it sniffs for COVID
A Massachusetts elementary school welcomes COVID-sniffing dogs. The animals were trained to detect COVID based on research showing that dogs could find a fungus on trees before the trees got sick.