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Your 2022 NPR College Podcast Challenge finalists are ...

NPR's College Podcast Challenge is back with stories from students around the country, from dealing with bears on campus at the University of Montana to a mariachi band at the University of Texas.

Your 2022 NPR College Podcast Challenge finalists are ...

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Pandemic Pomp and Circumstance: Graduation Looks Different This Year (Again)
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Pandemic Pomp and Circumstance: Graduation Looks Different This Year (Again)

Most of the class of 2020 experienced canceled or online-only graduation ceremonies, but this year many colleges are finding creative ways to celebrate their graduates in person.

Pandemic Pomp and Circumstance: Graduation Looks Different This Year (Again)

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NPR/Ipsos Poll: Nearly One-Third Of Parents May Stick With Remote Learning
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The Coronavirus Crisis

NPR/Ipsos Poll: Nearly One-Third Of Parents May Stick With Remote Learning

Four out of 5 parents told us they support targeted interventions by schools that would help students recover academic, social and emotional skills.

NPR/Ipsos Poll: Nearly One-Third Of Parents May Stick With Remote Learning

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Education Pick Miguel Cardona's Message To Lawmakers: 'En La Unión Está La Fuerza'

President Biden's education secretary nominee, Miguel Cardona, appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday. Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times via AP hide caption

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Biden Transition Updates

Education Pick Miguel Cardona's Message To Lawmakers: 'En La Unión Está La Fuerza'

Miguel Cardona, President Biden's education nominee, appeared before lawmakers on Wednesday for a mostly tame confirmation hearing. His opening message: In unity there is strength.

Education Pick Miguel Cardona's Message To Lawmakers: 'En La Unión Está La Fuerza'

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Don't Call It A Comeback: School Districts That Never Opened Are Having Trouble Now

Chicago Teachers Union leaders appear outside City Hall with a list of their demands and a box of coal in December. As of Tuesday, the union has failed to reach an agreement with Chicago Public Schools on a return to in-person learning. Max Herman/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Don't Call It A Comeback: School Districts That Never Opened Are Having Trouble Now

About a third of U.S. students haven't had a single day in a classroom since March 2020. Coming back now — with the virus still spreading and teachers pushing back — hasn't been easy.

Don't Call It A Comeback: School Districts That Never Opened Are Having Trouble Now

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Education Pick Miguel Cardona On Biden's Promise To Reopen Schools

Miguel Cardona, President Biden's nominee for U.S. education secretary, speaks during a December event announcing his nomination. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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President Biden Takes Office

Education Pick Miguel Cardona On Biden's Promise To Reopen Schools

President Biden pledged to reopen most of the nation's K-12 schools during his first 100 days. When asked if that goal was "too optimistic," Cardona said, "No, I think it's strong leadership."

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