Anya Kamenetz
Stories
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National
Why Billions In Food Aid Hasn't Gotten To Needy Families
The federal government has yet to approve plans in most states for giving out money that was authorized in October.
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Politics
How To Talk To Kids About The Riots At The U.S. Capitol
Many young people across the country are finding this moment extremely scary. Parents, caregivers and teachers can help them cope.
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National
What U.S. Educators Think Of Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine
Federal guidelines say school personnel and child care workers should receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as front-line workers. NPR talks with educators about their opinion of the vaccine.
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National
New York City To Close Schools For In-Person Learning
New York City is once again closing schools for in-person learning, beginning Thursday. The announcement comes as coronavirus case numbers in the city — and around the country — continue to rise.
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Health
Lessons From Europe, Where Cases Are Rising But Schools Are Open
Amid a new wave of coronavirus restrictions, France, the U.K., Germany and Italy are keeping schools open. The U.S. has taken a different approach.
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Politics
What A Biden Presidency Could Mean For Education
As the new president sets his priorities, will having an educator as first lady help schools and colleges get what they hope for?
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Politics
Tips For Talking To Children About The Election
With many Americans focused on the election, NPR's Life Kit team offers tips to parents and caregivers on how to talk about the election — and civics more broadly — with children.
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Education
COVID-19 Has Robbed The World's Poorest Children Of Nearly 4 Months Of Schooling
A new report finds the return to education has been much slower in the world's poorer countries.
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Education
A Rising Number Of U.S. Children Have The Option Of In-Person School
By Election Day, more than 60% of public school students will be attending schools that offer in-person learning at least a few days a week, an updated tracker finds.
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National
Are The Risks Of Reopening Schools Exaggerated?
New research has found few links between in-person K-12 schooling and COVID-19 case rates. "There is no consistent pattern," one study author said.