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As new school year approaches, some Uvalde parents opt for homeschooling

NPR's Juana Summers speaks to parents in Uvalde, Texas who have chosen to home school their kids rather than send them back to classes following the May 24th shooting at Robb Elementary School.
- Ashley Brown
Whatever happened to the teens who endured the world's longest COVID school closure?

Ugandan schools were shut for nearly 2 years due to the pandemic. High schoolers were glad to see the shutdown end early this year. But for many, school fees stand in the way of a return to class.
- HALIMA ATHUMANI
Free lunch at school is more than just a meal — it's fuel for students' futures

During the pandemic, school lunch became free for all students, regardless of their family’s income. That was thanks to federal government waivers. But those waivers expired on June 30. RadioActive Youth Media’s Colin Yuen spoke to advocates for keeping school lunch free for all.
- Colin Yuen
Reading and math scores fell sharply during pandemic, data show

The findings offer an early glimpse of the sheer magnitude of the learning setbacks dealt to the nation's children during the first two years of the pandemic.
- The Associated Press
For these children, a colorful piece of chalk is a powerful tool for self-expression

Armed with nothing but a piece of colorful chalk, these kids are celebrating the return of school — and getting the tools and language to advocate for themselves.
- Destinee Adams
Seattle teachers rally ahead of vote on whether to strike
- KUOW Staff
Kent School District moms are keeping students fed as teachers strike continues

The Kent School District teachers strike is now on its fifth day. That means many students who rely on free school lunches don’t have access to meals. But two Kent district moms are making sure students are fed while both sides remain at an impasse.
- Ruby de Luna
Port Angeles teachers union authorizes strike as negotiations stall
- KUOW Staff
How to stay protected from student loan scammers on the prowl

Amid President Joe Biden's announcement that his administration will be forgiving up to $20,000 in federal student loans, scammers may be looking to take advantage of borrowers.
- Ayana Archie
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan provides more than just debt relief

There's a lot more to the White House's plan than debt cancellation for folks making under $125,000 per year, including a big change in how student loans rack up interest under some repayment programs.
- Hans Anderson

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