Kavitha Cardoza
Stories
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National
Hackers are targeting a surprising group of people: young public school students
Districts store all kinds of sensitive student data, which means the consequences of a school cyberattack can follow pupils well into adulthood. And it's not just their credit that's at risk.
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National
One reason school cyberattacks are on the rise? Schools are easy targets for hackers
School systems of every size have been hit by cyberattacks. "It's not Johnny in his room trying to break in and change his grades anymore," says one superintendent.
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National
There's A Shortage Of Home Health Aides For The Elderly, And It's Getting Worse
Advocates have been calling for changes in the field. They say these jobs are exhausting, with low wages, little respect and little career growth. "We need a complete transformation," one expert says.
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Education
'We Need To Be Nurtured, Too': Many Teachers Say They're Reaching A Breaking Point
Educators tell NPR that the stress of teaching through the pandemic has affected their health and their personal lives. "It's like nothing I've experienced before," one teachers says.
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Health
Life Kit: Cleaning Better
NPR's Life Kit has tips and tricks for how to clean better.
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National
Millions Of Kids Learn English At School. Teaching Them Remotely Hasn't Been Easy
For children learning English, speaking the language can be a way to fit in. But teachers worry that remote learning means some students aren't hearing even casual English outside their classes.
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Education
Pandemic Leaves Undocumented Students More Vulnerable
Many undocumented students struggle to deal with the traumatic events from their journey to the U.S. or since arriving. Amid the pandemic it's become harder for schools to help these students cope.
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National
Enrollment By International Students In U.S. Colleges Plummets
The pandemic is a major reason, but the number of international students has been falling for years.
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Health
Like Kit: Planning For The End Of A Life
Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. NPR's Life Kit offers tips for starting an advanced directive to prepare for a good death.
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Health
Helping A Child Whose Parents Are Struggling With Addiction
What can you do if you suspect a child is being impacted by a family member's addiction? Experts say you don't need to be an addiction expert, just a caring adult. This episode offers guidance to help a kid through a tumultuous time.