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The story of 'Monopoly' and American capitalism
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Monopoly has been one of the best-selling board games in the United States for nearly a century now. And sure, maybe it's just a board game. But author Mary Pilon says Monopoly is much more than that.
4 high school students talk mental health and how the pandemic changed them
Saturday, May 14, 2022
After two years of isolation and uncertainty, many American teens are struggling with mental health problems. But they're also discovering themselves — and their own resilience.
A Chinese student Americanized her name to fit in. It took more to feel she belonged
Monday, April 11, 2022
When Aria Young moved to the U.S., she adopted an Americanized name. Now, she's wondering how to hold on to the version of herself she left in China.
Community college enrollment is down, but skilled-trades programs are booming
Monday, March 28, 2022
Enrollment in two-year colleges has dropped nationwide by about 750,000 students. But degree programs in construction trades are booming.
Love at first listen: Early favorites from the College Podcast Challenge
Saturday, March 12, 2022
As we dive into entries for the NPR College Podcast Challenge, here's a few that we've been hitting replay on!
'Critical race theory' bans frustrate teachers during Black History Month
Saturday, February 19, 2022
In the past year, more than 35 states have introduced over 150 bills limiting what schools can teach about race. For many educators in those states, it's made teaching Black History Month fraught.
How colleges are dealing with high COVID case counts on campus
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Despite the omicron surge, college students are starting the spring semester on campus – and administrators are bracing for the worst.