Janet W. Lee
Stories
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Yet another FAFSA problem: non-citizens can't fill it out
Parents who aren't citizens aren't able to complete the new version of the widely used financial-aid form, adding another barrier to families struggling with the college admissions process.
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National
How kids are making sense of climate change and extreme weather
NPR's Student Podcast Challenge yielded stories about how students around the U.S. are thinking about and responding to climate change. Here are some of their ideas.
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National
Marching bands have been struggling with extreme heat. Here's how they're adjusting
Marching bands returned to practice this fall under challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. They're getting creative to beat the heat of climate change.
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Student podcasters share the dark realities of middle school in America
School shootings, social media, beauty standards. 13-year-olds Erika Young and Norah Weiner delve into what middle school looks like today in their award-winning podcast.
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Books We Love: 3 recommendations for a non-fiction read
A summer edition of NPR's Books We Love. Today, we hear recommendations from our staff for three non-fiction titles: "Making Videogames," "The Nineties," and "Korean American."
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5 ways to cope with the stressful news cycle
Russia invaded Ukraine yesterday, and the world seems to have shifted. While we wait for more information, don't forget to care for yourself and loved ones in other ways.
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22 tips for 2022: Overcome gymtimidation by practicing weightlifting moves at home
If you're interested in breaking into weightlifting, try practicing the movements at home first by using basic household items, like a broom, and free video tutorials online to guide you.
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You've Made It To Campus! Now What? These Tips Can Help You Navigate College Life
Whether you're just starting school or returning to campus after a year of adjusting to remote and hybrid-learning, we've got tips to help guide you through this academic year.
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COMIC: Director Jon M. Chu's Long Journey From Home Videos To 'In The Heights'
Hollywood director Jon M. Chu got his start splicing VHS tapes of home videos, but it took him two decades — and acceptance of his cultural identity — to realize what stories he really wanted to tell.
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Amanda Gorman: Using Your Voice Is A Political Choice
Poet Amanda Gorman has often been asked to write poems that aren't "political." In her 2018 TED Talk, she explains why her writing inherently carries messages greater than her words.