Dave Eggers: How Can Kids Learn Human Skills in a Tech-Dominated World? Fiction can serve as a window into multiple realities--to imagine different futures or understand our own past. This hour, author Dave Eggers talks tech, education, and the healing power of writing. Fiona Geiran
Survivor Jon Vaughn on U. of Michigan's sexual assault settlement NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with ex football player and sexual assault survivor Jon Vaughn about the University of Michigan's settlement over allegations of abuse by a former sports doctor. Jonaki Mehta
Parents and caregivers of young children say they've hit pandemic rock bottom The people who take care of and educate children under 5 years old, who are too young to be vaccinated, are in a special kind of hell right now. Anya Kamenetz
Some Washington schools are shifting back to remote learning. What's the plan? It’s a confusing and frustrating time for students, parents and teachers across the state. Libby Denkmann
University of Michigan fires its president after investigation into an alleged affair The university said Mark Schlissel was removed as president due to an alleged "inappropriate relationship with a university employee." The Associated Press
Lawmakers are rewriting rules as schools grapple with teacher shortages Burnout and thinning substitute teacher rolls plus the fallout of the omicron surge is pushing school leaders to the brink of desperation. Lawmakers are responding by rewriting hiring rules. Vanessa Romo
Navient reaches a deal to cancel $1.7 billion in student loan debts The loan servicing giant has agreed to cancel student loan debts owed by roughly 66,000 borrowers as part of a settlement the company reached with 39 state attorneys general. Cory Turner
This Muslim teen didn't have a place at school to express her needs, so she made one herself My best friend and I are Muslim teens who attend a mostly non-Muslim school. Here's how we're making our school a more inclusive place for Muslim students like us. Najuma Abadir
Chicago kids back in class after 5-day standoff between teachers' union and officials COVID safety concerns led to a five-day stalemate between Chicago's teachers union and school and city officials. Kids are back in school. Both sides are weighing whether it was the right decision. Susie An
