Sneha Dey
Stories
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National
Parents Of Children With Disabilities Join The Legal Battle Over Masks In Schools
In a wave of lawsuits, families are arguing that restrictions on mask mandates infringe on disability rights, forcing children to choose between their health and their education.
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Education
These Students Grew Up Around Gun Violence. They Decided It Was Time To Talk About It.
D.C. has long struggled with one of the highest rates of gun violence in the country. Three local students talked to their community about losing their loved ones and living with the grief.
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Education
Full FDA Approval Triggers More Universities To Require The COVID-19 Vaccine
After full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, more colleges and universities are now mandating the vaccine.
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National
Reports Of Cheating At Colleges Soar During The Pandemic
Many universities have seen increases in academic misconduct. And while cutting corners took on different forms during the pandemic, the jury is still out on whether cheating actually went up.
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National
A California School District Mandates Vaccines For Eligible Students
Local teachers' unions were in strong support of a vaccine mandate for students, a district spokesman told NPR.
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National
Polls: Parents Support School Mask Mandates But Oppose Student Vaccine Requirements
Recent surveys by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the RAND Corporation give some insight into how parents are trying to navigate sending their children back to school as the pandemic continues.
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Health
From Free Pizza To Free Tuition, Colleges Try Everything To Get Students Vaccinated
U.S. colleges are counting on high COVID-19 vaccination rates to keep their campuses safe this fall. Many are offering flashy prizes to encourage students and faculty to get their shots.
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National
How Some Districts Are Trying To Get Anxious Families Back Into School Buildings
Parents across the country are weighing whether to send their children to in-person school this fall. Some districts are getting creative in an effort to win them back.
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Environment
When Schools Shut Down In Alaska, These Students Went Moose Hunting
In the remote Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska, many families practice subsistence hunting to get food on the table. Three students reconnected with that tradition during the pandemic.