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'A New Life': An Activist Comes Home To Zimbabwe, Hoping To Hold Leaders Accountable
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
"I know for sure that if it was still Robert Mugabe, I would never dare to do it," says Savanna Madamombe. "The Mugabe era is gone, and it's something that can't ever be allowed to come back."
Matt Maltese Writes Love Songs For The End Of The World
Wednesday, June 06, 2018
The 22-year-old singer has been likened to David Bowie in fashion sense, Morrissey in vocal similarities and Father John Misty in his knack for satirical and apocalyptic-themed lyrics.
Roxanne Shante Smells Her Flowers With 'Roxanne Roxanne' Biopic
Friday, March 23, 2018
The new Netflix film chronicles the rapper's early career.
Goran Bregović Reconciles Religion With Music On 'Three Letters From Sarajevo'
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
"I like to understand music as a conversation," the Balkan singer says. "Music is language."
We LYLAS, But It's Time To Say TTFN As AOL Instant Messanger Signs Off For Good
Friday, December 15, 2017
AOL instant messenger signed off for the final time this morning — 20 years after changing online communication.
3 Generations Of Actresses Reflect On Hollywood, Harassment — And Hitchcock
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Actress Tippi Hedren talks with her daughter, actress Melanie Griffith, and her granddaughter, actress Dakota Johnson, about how being a woman in Hollywood has — and hasn't — changed over the years.
From Rolls-Royce To Grey Poupon, A Look At Brand Mentions In Chart-Topping Songs
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Musicians love to sing about cars — but they've also referenced mustard, bandages and chocolate. Bloomberg reporter Kim Bhasin talks about analyzing the lyrics of popular songs for brand mentions.
Meet The 5 New Inductees Of The National Teachers Hall Of Fame
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Five teachers were inducted into the National Teacher Hall of Fame this year and NPR's Claudio Sanchez sat down with them to get their take on what it means to be a teacher.
Students Compete In First-Ever International High School Robotics Competition
Monday, July 17, 2017
The first-ever international high school robotics competition is happening in Washington, D.C., this week. Over 150 countries from six continents sent teams to compete.
Explorers Probing Deep Sea Abyss Off Australia's Coast Find Living Wonders
Thursday, June 15, 2017
A monthlong expedition into one of the deepest, least-documented places on the planet discovered hundreds of unknown species. The finds included a "faceless fish" undocumented there since 1873.
A New Kind Of March Madness Hits Schools
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
It's March Mammal Madness, a bracket with real animals facing off in fictional battles. Hundreds of science classes are playing in schools around the country.
Hungry? Call Your Neighborhood Delivery Robot
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Self-driving delivery robots have popped up on the sidewalks of Washington, D.C. — and other locations have expressed interest. The bots learn about traffic patterns with every trip they take.
Congress Erases K-12 Rules, A Financial Aid Foul-Up And Other Education News
Saturday, March 11, 2017
From DACA to FAFSA, a Senate squeaker to a Supreme Court do-over, it was a busy week for education news in the nation's capital.
Washington, D.C., 5th Graders Try King Cake At The French Embassy
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
A group of fifth graders from Shepherd Elementary in Washington, D.C., gets a taste of king cake at the French embassy. They're visiting as part of the city's Embassy Adoption Program, which pairs embassies with local public school students.
Transgender Students, For-Profit Colleges And Changes To The SAT
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Our weekly recap of the latest national education news. Highlights: Betsy DeVos spoke to a major conservative gathering, and the College Board took steps to fight cheating.
DeVos Spars With Teachers, Trump On Autism And More Education Stories Of The Week
Saturday, February 18, 2017
With Secretary Betsy DeVos rolling up her sleeves and joining President Donald Trump to talk with educators and parents, Washington, D.C., is at the center of a lot of education news this week.
Beyond DeVos, What 5 Key Trump Appointees Could Mean For Schools
Friday, February 17, 2017
Here's a roundup of how new leadership could affect education.
Beyond Sex Ed: How To Talk To Teens About Love
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
One school counselor's take on how to help teens get past the pop culture myths.
Reaction To DeVos Vote Is Swift, And Divided
Tuesday, February 07, 2017
The Senate has confirmed Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary. Here's what educators, lawmakers and education groups have to say about it.
Who Are You? NPR Ed Would Love To Know
Saturday, January 07, 2017
Have story ideas for us? Like what you're reading? Want something different? Here's your chance to let us know.