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Sunday

Education

Some states are adopting a new form of reading instruction to combat falling scores

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A surge of state laws and policies are encouraging schools to adopt a new approach to reading instruction -- it’s known as "the science of reading," and it’s changing what happens inside classrooms.

Some states are adopting a new form of reading instruction to combat falling scores

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Friday

Education

How Morehouse students are feeling about Biden's upcoming commencement address

President Biden will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday. Students there have mixed opinions about welcoming the president.

How Morehouse students are feeling about Biden's upcoming commencement address

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Biden is set for the Morehouse graduation. Students are divided

Earlier this month, President Biden spoke about protests that have roiled many U.S. college campuses. Among their demands is for the Israeli military to leave Gaza. Biden said students have a right to protest but not to be disruptive. He is set to speak at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Sunday. Drew Angerer/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Education

Biden is set for the Morehouse graduation. Students are divided

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Ahead of Biden's address at Morehouse, students share their frustrations

Saturday

History

60 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. gave an early version of 'I Have A Dream' speech

A march in Detroit this weekend commemorates the 60th anniversary of the city's "Walk to Freedom" — where Martin Luther King Jr. gave an early version of his "I Have A Dream" speech.

60 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. gave an early version of 'I Have A Dream' speech

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Monday

Economy

Navigating the housing market when it's unclear when it will improve

Mortgage rates have fluctuated a lot in the last year and interest rates are still climbing. No one knows for sure when the housing market will improve, and not everyone is waiting until it does.

Navigating the housing market when it's unclear when it will improve

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Business

Experts say don't wait for interest rates to drop before you buy a house

Mortgage rates have fluctuated a lot in the last year and interest rates are still climbing. No one knows for sure when the housing market will improve, and not everyone is waiting until it does.

Experts say don't wait for interest rates to drop before you buy a house

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Monday

Monday

Are you trying to buy a home? Tell us how you're dealing with variable mortgage rates

An 'open house' flag is displayed outside a single family home on September 22, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The U.S. housing market is seeing a slow down in home sales due to the Federal Reserve raising mortgage interest rates to help fight inflation. Allison Dinner/Getty Images hide caption

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Your Money

Are you trying to buy a home? Tell us how you're dealing with variable mortgage rates

Recent high and fluctuating mortgage rates, compounded by bank closures, have created a challenging time in the housing market. NPR wants to know how you are navigating buying or selling a home.

Tuesday

The Savannah Bananas huddle on the field at Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, before playing a team of retired Major League Baseball players on March 11, 2023.

The Savannah Bananas huddle on the field at Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, before playing a team of retired Major League Baseball players on March 11, 2023. Benjamin Payne/Georgia Public Broadcasting hide caption

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Sports

MLB's Opening Day is almost here, but Banana Ball is happening now!

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The Savannah Bananas, an entertaining baseball team, recently took on some retired Major League Baseball players in a game that proved just how much fun this version of baseball can be.

MLB's Opening Day is almost here, but Banana Ball is happening now!

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Saturday

Sunday

In a contentious political climate, Black communities continue to educate their own

Demonstrators protest Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plan to eliminate Advanced Placement courses on African American studies in high schools as they stand outside the Florida State Capitol on February 15, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. Joshua Lott/The Washington Post via Getty Images hide caption

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Education

In a contentious political climate, Black communities continue to educate their own

In an especially politically challenging time, Black communities have maintained a historic practice of self-education

In a contentious political climate, Black communities continue to educate their own

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Saturday

Race

From a day at Freedom: How one Virginia educator teaches Black history with joy

For De'Ana Forbes, a social studies teacher at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, Va., February is a time for celebration.

From a day at Freedom: How one Virginia educator teaches Black history with joy

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Wednesday

College Board's revised AP African American studies course draws new criticism

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration rejected the original curriculum for the African American studies course in January. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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Education

College Board's revised AP African American studies course draws new criticism

The organization released the new curriculum for the Advanced Placement course after Florida rejected the pilot. The revisions removed units on Black feminist literary thought and Black Lives Matter.

Saturday

Historic House speaker showdown highlighted matters of race and representation

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., receives the gavel from House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., after McCarthy was elected speaker in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol early Saturday morning. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Historic House speaker showdown highlighted matters of race and representation

Questions about race and representation permeated the debate over who can best reflect the will of the American electorate on the Hill.

Wednesday