Cory Turner
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Politics
Lawmakers Consider 2 Plans For Monthly Payments To Address Child Poverty
The new COVID-19 relief bill includes proposals that were unthinkable not that long ago: giving families a few hundred dollars every month, for every child in their household.
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Politics
CDC Offers Clearest Guidance Yet For Reopening Schools
The updated guidelines make key changes to earlier language, including a new color-coded chart that divides school reopening options into four zones, based on the level of community transmission.
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National
Education Pick Miguel Cardona's Message To Lawmakers: 'En La Unión Está La Fuerza'
Miguel Cardona, President Biden's education nominee, appeared before lawmakers on Wednesday for a mostly tame confirmation hearing. His opening message: In unity there is strength.
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National
Education Pick Miguel Cardona Is New To Washington — But Not To Classrooms
President Biden's education nominee has spent most of his professional career as a public school educator in the city where he grew up: Meriden, Conn.
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Health
CDC Makes Case For School Reopening
Federal researchers say, with proper safety precautions, schools don't seem to fuel outbreaks, with some exceptions, such as indoor sports practices.
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Politics
Education Pick Miguel Cardona On Biden's Promise To Reopen Schools
President Biden pledged to reopen most of the nation's K-12 schools during his first 100 days. When asked if that goal was "too optimistic," Cardona said, "No, I think it's strong leadership."
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Politics
DeVos Resigns As Education Secretary, Says, 'Impressionable Children Are Watching'
The U.S. education secretary sent her letter to President Trump, announcing her resignation effective Friday.
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Politics
Congress Poised To Simplify FAFSA, And Help People In Prison Go To College
In a bipartisan effort, Congress is close to a deal to simplify the federal financial aid form, or FAFSA, a major policy goal of retiring Republican senator Lamar Alexander.
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National
Listeners' Questions On Navigating Relationships In The Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has tested people's relationships this year — with family, significant others and friends. NPR answers listeners' questions on how to navigate changing relationships.
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Health
COMIC: A Kids' Guide To Coping With The Pandemic (And A Printable Zine)
It's been months of the pandemic and you might be feeling frustrated or upset. But there are lots of different ways to deal with your worries — like giving yourself a big hug!