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Hanna Barczyk for NPR

7:05pm Jan 19, 2022

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Opinion: 5 steps we must take to vaccinate the world's vulnerable—and end the pandemic

Three doctors present their proposal to get vaccines to everyone in the world. "We already have the resources, knowledge and systems," they write. Global leaders just have to make it happen.
Kyra Miles / WBHM

4:54pm Dec 13, 2021

Education Education

More Black families are homeschooling their children, citing the pandemic and racism

by Kyra Miles

In Alabama, the co-founders of Black Homeschoolers of Birmingham say membership is growing as parents try to shield their children from racism in education and teach them about their own heritage.
Omar Mohamed

7:00am Oct 16, 2021

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A refugee at 4, he felt like a lost star. Now his voice shines in a graphic memoir

by Jacky Habib

When Stars Are Scattered is the story of Omar Mohamed's years at a refugee camp in Kenya. He cared for his brother and found the courage to dream big. The book was a National Book Awards finalist.
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9:33pm Jun 27, 2021

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How Do You Help Girls Thrive In School? There's A Surprising Answer

by Joanne Lu

A new study finds that girl-centric programs may not be the only effective way to boost girls' school performance in low-income countries.
5:34pm Mar 01, 2021

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NC Republicans Seek Veto Override Of School Reopening Bill

by Associated Press

Republicans at the North Carolina General Assembly say they're ready to attempt to override Democratic Gov.
The Varkey Foundation

2:10pm Feb 12, 2021

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Village Teacher Wins $1 Million Prize For World's Most 'Exceptional' Educator

by Sushmita Pathak

Ranjitsinh Disale from India has been honored for finding ways to educate girls whose parents don't want them to come to school.
4:48pm Nov 17, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Discussing COVID-19 With Young School Children

by David Ford

Many schools working to reopen and provide in-person learning are facing a bumpy ride. Some are forced to re-close due to COVID-19 flare-ups among students and staff.

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Jeff Chen / Alaska Public Media

7:00am Oct 10, 2020

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'The Big Experiment': Alaska School District Returns To Classrooms

by Tegan Hanlon

A school district just north of Anchorage, Alaska, has more than 11,000 students in class. While there have been some coronavirus cases, the district says it's been able to deal with them quickly.
8:34pm Sep 28, 2020

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Many Arkansas Teachers Refuse In-Person Classes Amid COVID-19 Concerns

by Reese Oxner

Citing a lack of adherence to guidelines, teachers in Little Rock, Arkansas, have refused to teach in-person classes. The district is considering firing them.
Ben James for NPR

11:44am Sep 15, 2020

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Growing Demand For Wilderness Education May Widen Learning Inequality

by Ben James

Parents desperate to get their kids outdoors and offline are choosing wilderness schools for their kids, but poor, urban kids are missing out. Educators in Kingston, N.Y., are trying to change that.
Anke Adams

6:13pm Jul 27, 2020

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Girls, Has The Pandemic Made You Think Of Quitting School? Call Your Mentor

by Malaka Gharib

In Malawi, one of the world's poorest countries, counselors guide girls as they face tough choices during the coronavirus crisis — from giving up on their education to opting for early marriage.

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2:18pm May 07, 2020

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Students To Get Graduation Pomp At Drive-In Theater Despite Circumstances

by Tovia Smith

One high school in New York has found a way to have safe and memorable graduation: hold it at a drive-in movie theater.

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