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The ACLU Sues Over South Carolina's Ban On School Mask Mandates

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is a defendant in a new lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union along with a number of disability rights groups and parents of children with disabilities. Jeffrey Collins/AP hide caption

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The ACLU Sues Over South Carolina's Ban On School Mask Mandates

The lawsuit claims the mask mandate ban "illegally forces parents of children with underlying conditions to choose between their child's education and their child's health and safety."

Friday

The NPR Politics Podcast

Why Didn't Biden Start Evacuating Americans Sooner? We Asked Him.

President Biden spoke about the situation in Afghanistan again Friday, emphasizing his commitment to evacuating all Americans and Afghan allies after the Taliban's swift takeover. NPR's Scott Detrow asked him why these evacuations didn't begin months ago when the U.S. still had more control in the country.

Why Didn't Biden Start Evacuating Americans Sooner? We Asked Him.

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Thursday

Education Department Will Erase $5.8 Billion In Loans For Borrowers With Disabilities

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Education Department Will Erase $5.8 Billion In Loans For Borrowers With Disabilities

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced that over 323,000 borrowers who have significant and permanent disabilities will qualify for the relief from student loan debt.

Education Department Will Erase $5.8 Billion In Loans For Borrowers With Disabilities

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Wednesday

In Florida, Texas And Arizona, Defiant School Leaders Are Sticking With Mask Mandates

Students arrive for the first day of school on Aug. 10 at Sessums Elementary School in Hillsborough County, Fla. After thousands of students were put in isolation or quarantine, the district is revisiting its safety protocols, including its mask-optional policy. Chris O'Meara/AP hide caption

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In Florida, Texas And Arizona, Defiant School Leaders Are Sticking With Mask Mandates

A legal tug of war is playing out in Texas, while Florida districts that enforce mask mandates could risk a state investigation and lost funding. Here's where the school masking battles stand.

Friday

Education

With Most Kids Unvaccinated And Class Starting, Schools Come Up With Safety Protocols

As students head back to classrooms, school leaders are making real-time decisions about how to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus.

With Most Kids Unvaccinated And Class Starting, Schools Come Up With Safety Protocols

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An 8th-Grader Finally Returns To School In Person, Hoping It Lasts

This week, Natalie McCray, 13, returned to in-person school for the first time since the pandemic began. She spent her first day introducing herself to new people and raising her hand in class — something she said she rarely used to do. Nicole Buchanan for NPR hide caption

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An 8th-Grader Finally Returns To School In Person, Hoping It Lasts

Natalie McCray was 11 when her school went all-remote in March 2020. Now, at 13, she's returning to the classroom for the first time since the pandemic began.

An 8th-Grader Finally Returns To School In Person, Hoping It Lasts

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Monday

Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visits White Plains High School in White Plains, N.Y., on April 22. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says

Students learn best in classrooms, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tells NPR — but "we have to make sure that we're following mitigation strategies."

Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says

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Monday

Kindergarten Enrollment Fell Last Year. Now Schools Wonder How Many Kids Are Coming
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Education

Kindergarten Enrollment Fell Last Year. Now Schools Wonder How Many Kids Are Coming

It's too soon to say if schools will see a surge, but they do know that kindergartners are entering their first year of school with a wide range of experience.

Kindergarten Enrollment Fell Last Year. Now Schools Wonder How Many Kids Are Coming

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Tuesday

Monday

Indiana University's Vaccine Requirement Should Stand, Federal Judge Rules

People gather last month on Indiana University's Bloomington campus to protest the college's vaccine requirement. A group of students sued the school, claiming the policy violated their rights. Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Indiana University's Vaccine Requirement Should Stand, Federal Judge Rules

A group of students challenged the college's policy, saying it violated their rights to reject medical treatment, among other things.

Thursday

The first step to passing on wealth is deciding what's important to you
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Life Kit

The first step to passing on wealth is deciding what's important to you

Wealth isn't just cold, hard cash, says strategic investor Pamela Jolly. It's whatever you value — and that means generational wealth can take lots of forms. Keisha "TK" Dutes speaks with Jolly about how to get strategic about leaving a legacy.

The first step to passing on wealth is deciding what's important to you

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Tuesday

A behavioral scientist's advice for changing your life
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Life Kit

A behavioral scientist's advice for changing your life

When's the best time to start a new habit? And what makes some stick while others fall by the wayside? Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman's new book, How to Change, breaks down the research about how to leverage human nature instead of working against it to achieve your goals.

A behavioral scientist's advice for changing your life

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Tuesday

That Subject You've Been Avoiding? Anna Sale Says It's Time To Talk About It
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Life Kit

That Subject You've Been Avoiding? Anna Sale Says It's Time To Talk About It

NPR's Noel King talks to Anna Sale of the podcast 'Death, Sex & Money' about her new book, "Let's Talk About Hard Things."

That Subject You've Been Avoiding? Anna Sale Says It's Time To Talk About It

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Sunday

What Listeners Told Us About The Importance Of Getting Names Right
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Life Kit

What Listeners Told Us About The Importance Of Getting Names Right

After running an episode about why pronouncing names correctly is more than common courtesy, Life Kit heard from hundreds of listeners about their own names.

What Listeners Told Us About The Importance Of Getting Names Right

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Wednesday

5 Ways To Cut Carbon Emissions At Home

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Short Wave

5 Ways To Cut Carbon Emissions At Home

Feeling green? If you'd like to do something to slow down climate change, even if it's just a small thing, you can get started in your own apartment or house. With the help of our friends over at Life Kit, NPR correspondent Dan Charles shares five ways to cut carbon emissions in your own home.

5 Ways To Cut Carbon Emissions At Home

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Saturday

Monday

Education Dept. Restores Debt Cancellation For Some Borrowers With Disabilities

Drew Lehman of Lansdale, Pa., became unable to work after a traumatic car accident. He is currently navigating the confusing, bureaucratic process of getting his federal student loans discharged. Natalie Piserchio for NPR hide caption

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Education Dept. Restores Debt Cancellation For Some Borrowers With Disabilities

Monday's announcement comes after thousands of borrowers with disabilities had their federal student loans erased, then handed back to them during the pandemic.

Education Dept. Restores Debt Cancellation For Some Borrowers With Disabilities

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Thursday

Why You Feel So Guilty When You're Not Working
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Life Kit

Why You Feel So Guilty When You're Not Working

When was the last time you had a meal without looking at your phone, or took a day off without answering a work email? Journalist Celeste Headlee spoke with therapist Amelia Aldao for her tips for taking a break.

Why You Feel So Guilty When You're Not Working

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