How The Rich Have Manipulated The College Admissions Process For Their Kids NPR's Audie Cornish talks with ProPublica editor Daniel Golden, who is author of the book Price of Admission, about ways the rich have manipulated the college admissions process for their kids.
'I Need A Degree In Order To Move Forward': Why Some Adults Choose College About 7.6 million adults 25 and over attended college in 2018. Among them are a mother of four, a Navy vet and a grandmother finishing what she started more than four decades ago. Elissa Nadworny
How Sydney Brownstone learned to be a ‘rape reporter’ The #MeToo movement has opened a door to more and better reporting on rape and sexual assault issues. John O'Brien
Art Institute of Seattle shutters. Now what to do with those student loans? The Art Institute of Seattle is closing Friday, leaving more than 600 students in limbo. Ruby de Luna
Sex ed: Should it be a requirement in Washington state? When Aren Wright was a freshman at Olympia High School, she asked her health teacher about dental dams and safe sex for lesbians. Ann Dornfeld
Ravioli in a warm fridge ... and other violations at Seattle school cafeterias Ravioli sitting in a malfunctioning refrigerator … Ann Dornfeld
As Elite Campuses Diversify, A 'Bias Towards Privilege' Persists Many elite colleges have committed to enrolling more low-income students. But, a new book argues, their efforts at inclusivity still fall short. Elissa Nadworny
A Year Later, West Virginia Educators Reflect On Strike And What's Changed West Virginia teachers and school personnel went on strike last year for two weeks. The strike inspired teachers in other states to take similar action. A year later, was the strike worth it? Audie Cornish
The Dog Isn't Sleeping: How To Talk With Children About Death Whether it's a goldfish or Grandma, every child will encounter a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to explain it. NPR's Life Kit and Sesame Workshop have 6 insights to help. Cory Turner
Tina Seelig: Can We Control Our Own Luck? Are there things we can do to increase our luck? Through taking tiny risks, showing gratitude, and being open to new ideas, Tina Seelig says we can capture luck in our everyday lives. NPR/TED Staff
