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Discovery Of Schoolhouse For Black Children Now Offers A History Lesson

The Bray School building in its original location on Prince George Street in Williamsburg, Va., seen around 1928. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation hide caption

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Discovery Of Schoolhouse For Black Children Now Offers A History Lesson

Researchers say they have identified the oldest existing structure in the U.S. dedicated to the teaching Black children. It's a small, white building on the College of William & Mary's campus.

Discovery Of Schoolhouse For Black Children Now Offers A History Lesson

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Race

Committee At Brigham Young University Has 26 Ideas To Tackle Race Issues On Campus

Brigham Young University's race committee has released a study assessing race issues on campus. Committee member and BYU law professor Michalyn Steele breaks down their findings and recommendations.

Committee At Brigham Young University Has 26 Ideas To Tackle Race Issues On Campus

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Schools Look To Algorithms To Flag Students Who May Harm Themselves

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School districts are hiring companies to monitor students online, aiming to flag those struggling with mental health issues and harmful behavior. But it's raising privacy and data collection concerns.

Schools Look To Algorithms To Flag Students Who May Harm Themselves

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California Offers $2 Billion Incentive In A Push For In-Person Learning

Students attending school in Santa Clarita, Calif., last week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that schools that offer in-person learning by the end of March will be eligible for a portion of funds totaling $2 billion. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

California Offers $2 Billion Incentive In A Push For In-Person Learning

Public schools that don't offer in-person instruction for k-2 students by the end of the month will lose out on 1% of eligible funds every day that students remain out of the classroom.

For Some Black Students, Remote Learning Has Offered A Chance To Thrive
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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

For Some Black Students, Remote Learning Has Offered A Chance To Thrive

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Back when school was in person, eighth-grader Josh Secrett was always tired. Now, away from the bias he sometimes encountered in classrooms, he says, "I'm more energized. I want to do more things."

For Some Black Students, Remote Learning Has Offered A Chance To Thrive

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Two High School Students Discuss Returning To School After A Year Of Virtual Learning

Students at Framingham High School, outside of Boston, went back to in-person learning this week for the first time in nearly a year. Freshmen Naz Johnson and Michelle Mizhirumbay tell us about it.

Two High School Students Discuss Returning To School After A Year Of Virtual Learning

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Race

Young Artist Honors Black Icons With Playing Cards

A 22-year-old Kansas City artist, Kearra Johnson, transforms a school art project into a tribute to Black history – a standard playing card deck with face cards that portray African American icons.

Young Artist Honors Black Icons With Playing Cards

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With One Move, Congress Could Lift Millions Of Children Out Of Poverty
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The Coronavirus Crisis

With One Move, Congress Could Lift Millions Of Children Out Of Poverty

Lawmakers are weighing a proposal to give families with kids a monthly cash benefit to help ease the lifelong pull of poverty. Experts say it could cut U.S. child poverty nearly in half.

With One Move, Congress Could Lift Millions Of Children Out Of Poverty

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New Morehouse College Program Encourages Black Men To Complete Unfinished Degrees

Morehouse College President David Thomas wants to make it easier for the more than 2 million Black men who were never able to complete their plan to get a college degree. Brinley Hineman/AP hide caption

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New Morehouse College Program Encourages Black Men To Complete Unfinished Degrees

More than 2 million Black men who pursued a higher education never reached graduation. Morehouse President David Thomas says a flexible new online program aims to help them cross the finish line.

New Morehouse College Program Encourages Black Men To Complete Unfinished Degrees

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Morehouse College Is Offering A Program To Help Black Men Complete Their Degrees

Over 2 million Black men in the U.S. have started — but never completed — college degrees. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with David A. Thomas, president of Morehouse College, about their program to help.

Morehouse College Is Offering A Program To Help Black Men Complete Their Degrees

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Millions Of Kids Learn English At School. Teaching Them Remotely Hasn't Been Easy
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The Coronavirus Crisis

Millions Of Kids Learn English At School. Teaching Them Remotely Hasn't Been Easy

For children learning English, speaking the language can be a way to fit in. But teachers worry that remote learning means some students aren't hearing even casual English outside their classes.

Millions Of Kids Learn English At School. Teaching Them Remotely Hasn't Been Easy

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CDC Report: Educators May Be Central To In-School Transmission Of COVID-19

A CDC report finds teachers may be bigger spreaders of COVID-19 in schools than students. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Grant Rivera, superintendent of the Georgia district involved in the case study.

CDC Report: Educators May Be Central To In-School Transmission Of COVID-19

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