Howard University Names Its Fine Arts College For Chadwick Boseman The university announced Wednesday that it is naming its newly reestablished college for performing and visual arts after the late, beloved actor and Howard alumnus. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Author Discusses Standing In Solidarity With Nikole Hannah-Jones NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Martha Jones, author and professor of history at John Hopkins University, about her role in writing a letter of solidarity in The Root for Nikole Hannah-Jones. Patrick Jarenwattananon
NYC Schools Chancellor Says Her Message To Parents Is Simple: Schools Are Safe The largest U.S. school district will reopen this fall with no option for virtual classes. Chancellor Meisha Porter says 70,000 employees have already been vaccinated, "and we need our children back." Rachel Martin
NYC Schools Will Return To Normal In September, Mayor De Blazio Says NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Meisha Porter, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, about all city schools reopening for in-person classes after the summer break.
Autistic Florida Student Solves Math Problems In Her Head Once Sanaa Hiremath, 11, was home schooled, she found she could do math without writing problems down. She has a Guinness World Record, finishing a 12-digit multiplication problem in under 10 minutes.
Chicago Student Becomes First Generation Grad Amid Family Challenges During Pandemic Shehrose Charania of Chicago graduated this month from college despite the challenges her family faced during the pandemic, including unemployment and getting sick with COVID-19.
Kansas City School District Retires Offensive Native American Mascots A Kansas City area school district, named after a Native American tribe itself, is retiring some Native American mascots, deeming them derogatory or offensive. Jodi Fortino
Investigative Reporter On UNC's Decision To Deny Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Joe Killian, investigative reporter for NC Policy Watch, about the University of North Carolina's decision to not give Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure status.
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. Sequoia Carrillo
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. Andee Tagle