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Wednesday May 18, 2022

Student Podcast Challenge

The 2022 Student Podcast Challenge honorable mentions

May 18, 2022 • These Student Podcast Challenge entries stood out from the crowd.

Monday May 16, 2022

These middle school students have a warning about teens and social media

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Student Podcast Challenge

These middle school students have a warning about teens and social media

May 16, 2022 • A group of Texas middle-schoolers won NPR's 4th-annual Student Podcast Challenge, and learned a lesson about fake news and the limits of "talking digitally."

These middle school students have a warning about teens and social media

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Sunday May 8, 2022

Listen up! Here are the finalists of the 2022 Student Podcast Challenge

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Education

Listen up! Here are the finalists of the 2022 Student Podcast Challenge

May 8, 2022 • The 2,400 podcast submissions for NPR's contest offer a rare glimpse into the minds of young people.

Listen up! Here are the finalists of the 2022 Student Podcast Challenge

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Perspective

These are some of our favorite stories from NPR's Student Podcast Challenge

May 8, 2022 • This year, finalists in NPR's student podcast challenge asked big questions about hatred and love, identity and belonging.

These are some of our favorite stories from NPR's Student Podcast Challenge

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Thursday April 28, 2022

Not even water? And other things not to say to your Muslim friends during Ramadan

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Religion

Not even water? And other things not to say to your Muslim friends during Ramadan

April 28, 2022 • Millions of Americans celebrate the Islamic holy month --- here are a few tips to get you acquainted!

Friday April 15, 2022

From a molasses flood to 'Titanic,' 6 podcasts that offer a glimpse into kids' minds

LA Johnson

Education

From a molasses flood to 'Titanic,' 6 podcasts that offer a glimpse into kids' minds

April 15, 2022 • We listened to thousands of minutes of student podcasts and curated a list of episodes that will make you laugh, smile, or stop to think for a minute.

Monday April 11, 2022

Student Podcast Challenge

The 2022 College Podcast Challenge honorable mentions

April 11, 2022 • These College Podcast Challenge entries made an impression on NPR's panel of judges.

Saturday April 2, 2022

Education

Your 2022 NPR College Podcast Challenge finalists are ...

April 2, 2022 • 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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The best college podcasts of 2022: NPR's College Podcast Challenge

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Education

The best college podcasts of 2022: NPR's College Podcast Challenge

April 2, 2022 • These 10 podcast entries show us what's captivating college students.

Friday April 30, 2021

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

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Education

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

April 30, 2021 • 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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Tuesday April 27, 2021

COMIC: 'Place Of Peace And Security': Bringing The Library Home During The Pandemic

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COMICS: Teaching In The Pandemic

COMIC: 'Place Of Peace And Security': Bringing The Library Home During The Pandemic

April 27, 2021 • It's been a year since teachers were handed an unprecedented request: educate students in entirely new ways, amid the backdrop of a global pandemic. This week takes us to a librarian and a bus driver.

Saturday March 27, 2021

After A Year Of Remote Classes, Teachers Are Meeting Students For The First Time

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The Coronavirus Crisis

After A Year Of Remote Classes, Teachers Are Meeting Students For The First Time

March 27, 2021 • As schools reopen — either fully or for hybrid learning — teachers are getting the chance to meet their students face-to-face.

Friday March 5, 2021

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

March 5, 2021 • 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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Wednesday February 17, 2021

5 Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College

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Education

5 Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College

February 17, 2021 • For many families, this is one of the biggest financial decisions they'll ever make. A new book helps navigate the often confusing and opaque financial aid system.

Saturday February 13, 2021

To Play, Or Not To Play: Schools Wrestle With CDC's Athletics Recommendations

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Education

To Play, Or Not To Play: Schools Wrestle With CDC's Athletics Recommendations

February 13, 2021 • New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.