Student Laptops For Virtual Learning Are Also Helping Parents Learn English
In Nashville, remote learning has created new opportunities for parents who want to learn English.
In Missouri, There is Pushback To Mask Mandates In St. Louis And Kansas City
A new universal mask mandate goes into effect Monday in Kansas City, where COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising. The last mask mandate there sparked a mayoral recall effort.
Amid Anti-Asian Hate, AAPI Candidates Aim To Smash Stereotypes And Lead Their Cities
Three big cities might have their first Asian American Pacific Islander mayor next year. These candidates aren’t just breaking barriers, they’re fighting stereotypes at the root of anti-Asian hate.
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.”
Pelosi, Democrats Call On Biden To Extend Eviction Ban
House Democratic leaders called the extension a “moral imperative” to prevent Americans from being put out of their homes during a COVID-19 surge. Some 3.6 billion Americans are at risk of eviction.
It’s In — And Big: Senators Unveil $1T Infrastructure Proposal
The over 2,700-page bipartisan bill, finalized Sunday night, includes money for roads, transit systems and high-speed internet access. It’s the first phase of President Biden’s infrastructure plan.
A Doctor Battles The Diverse Concerns Of Unvaccinated Americans
NPR’s Kelsey Snell speaks with Dr. Rhea Boyd about some of the misconceptions around unvaccinated Americans and her effort to reach them in underserved communities.
Journalism Chops And Receptionist Charm Will Get You A Job And Home In West Virginia
A newspaper in Sisterville, W.Va., is looking for a new reporter. The job comes with free lodging in a historic hotel, as long as the candidate is willing to staff the front desk a few times a week.
Some Black Leaders Question Whether Biden Will Fulfill His Promises To Black Voters
With national voting rights legislation stalled, Black leaders are watching to see what President Biden does next. Activists say the country is in a “state of emergency” when it comes to voting laws.
From Housework To Sex, Here’s How Relationship Contracts Can Help Couples
Relationship contracts might not sound romantic, but all relationships are contractual, Writer Mandy Len Catron says this is a tool for couples to express their needs and work together.
St. Louis County Health Official Faces Abuse At Council Meeting On Mask Mandate
NPR’s Kelsey Snell speaks with Dr. Faisal Khan, acting director for the St. Louis County health department, about the abusive treatment he says he’s received as a result of doing his job.
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