Kavitha Cardoza
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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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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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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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The pandemic is a major reason, but the number of international students has been falling for years.
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The number of international students studying in the U.S. has plummeted 16% this year. Some experts worry it may affect higher education in terms of both the learning environment and revenue.
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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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Davon McNeal was one of several children killed by gun violence over the July Fourth weekend while doing everyday things: playing in the yard, walking through a mall, watching fireworks.
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With schools closed and kids cooped up at home, soccer coaches, dance instructors and other leaders of extracurricular activites are finding creative ways of keeping kids active and engaged.
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Over 8 million children live in families touched by addiction. Helping a child in that situation can be a lifeline. If you're a teacher, a neighbor or a coach and want to help: Here's what to do.