Sep 07 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Putin vows to continue Ukraine invasion, Obamas unveil White House portraits In our news wrap Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin is defying pressure to halt the war in Ukraine and insisting Moscow will forge ahead, former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official portraits at the White… Continue watching
Sep 07 Seattle teachers go on strike over pay, staffing issues By Gene Johnson, Associated Press Seattle Public Schools canceled Wednesday's first day of school after teachers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike over issues that include pay, mental health support, and staffing ratios for special education and multilingual students. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 7:30 Students return to school in Uvalde for first time since mass shooting that killed 21 By Amna Nawaz Students and teachers returned to school in Uvalde for the first time since the massacre at Robb Elementary that left 21 dead. The new year comes with new concerns as parents, teachers and students worry if their schools are safe. Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 10:50 ‘Daughter of Auschwitz’ chronicles the life of one of the youngest Holocaust survivors By Judy Woodruff The new memoir "Daughter of Auschwitz" tells the harrowing story of one young girl's survival through the Holocaust. Tova Friedman co-wrote the book with correspondent Malcolm Brabant. They joined Judy Woodruff to discuss Friedman's life story. Continue watching
Sep 06 Uvalde school year begins amid fear, unfinished security There is new high fencing around the Texas community's public school campuses that still isn't finished and a heavy police patrol that many families don't trust. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 9:41 College students return to campus amid uncertainty over access to reproductive care By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens As the fall semester begins at colleges and universities across the country, students, parents and higher education health officials are grappling with how to navigate new restrictions after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Amna Nawaz spoke with Bayliss Fiddiman… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 8:17 Answers to questions about Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz The total amount of student loan debt in the U.S. currently stands at $1.6 trillion — more than the debt from credit cards and car loans combined. Following President Biden's announcement on student loan forgiveness, many borrowers could soon see… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 5:48 News Wrap: Biden set to step up attack on ‘extremist’ threats to democracy In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden is set to step up his attack on what he calls "extremist" threats to democracy by former President Trump and his most zealous supporters. A federal judge heard arguments on whether an outside… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 7:57 Long-term effects of COVID school shutdowns become apparent as students return to class By John Yang The long-term impact of school shutdowns and remote learning during the pandemic is becoming apparent as students return to the classroom. New test results show a significant drop in scores and learning for elementary school-aged children. NPR education reporter Anya… Continue watching
Aug 31 What students returning to campus are craving By Blake Lee-Whiting, Thomas Bergeron, The Conversation Students in an international survey said they really missed chances to be together in person for campus-related activities, not only due to academic concerns. Continue reading