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'I'm Only 1 Person': Teachers Feel Torn Between Their Students And Their Own Kids

Educators around the U.S. told us they're facing heartbreaking choices between the needs of their students and the needs of their own children.
- Anya Kamenetz
Parents Keep Children Home As China Limits Mongolian Language In The Classroom

As it has long done with the Tibetan and Uighur languages, Beijing is reducing instruction in Mongolian in favor of Mandarin Chinese in ethnic Mongolian areas of the country.
- Emily Feng
My brother’s move to a new school, from South Africa to SeaTac

The start of a new school year is often met with nervous excitement. With many schools moving to online learning this year, students are adjusting to new learning environments. RadioActive youth producer Kouther Ahmed spoke to her brother about his transition from middle school to high school -- and his transition from South Africa to SeaTac.
- Kouther Ahmed
Teachers Fold Wildfires And Other Crises Into Lesson Plans

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with two teachers — Noah Canton and Jessica Mallare-Best — about bringing current events, including wildfires, protests and the coronavirus, into their teaching.
New Normal: A U Of Michigan Resident Advisor On Strike

In our regular segment, "New Normal," we hear from Soneida Rodriguez, a resident advisor at the University of Michigan, who recently went on strike.
In Iowa, College Football Returns As State COVID-19 Cases Soar

A look at the state of colleges in Iowa, which has the third-highest number of new infections per capita in the U.S. Iowa State will play its first game of the season in an empty stadium.
- Elissa Nadworny
Pennsylvania Teacher Discusses Hybrid Teaching

Schools across the U.S. are teaching in a new, pandemic reality. NPR's Scott Simon talks with high school instructor Susan Heydt about her school's decision to mix in-person and remote learning.
DeVos Loses Latest Fight Over Rerouting Aid To Private School Students

A federal judge says U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos overstepped in trying to send more CARES Act money to help students at private schools.
- Cory Turner
Texas History Teacher Hosts Virtual Lessons While On Historical Road Trip

U.S. history teacher Cathy Cluck had never taught online. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to rethink her strategy, she went on a "Great American History Road Trip" and taught from the road.
Math Anxiety Is Real. Here's How To Help Your Child Avoid It

Math anxiety is real for kids and adults. But parents can help. The solution goes beyond equations and textbooks.
- Cory Turner

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