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She devoted two books to Greek life. Here's what to consider before pledging
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with journalist Alexandra Robbins about the role the Greek systems play in causing harm on college campuses, and what they should be doing to keep students safe.
The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts
We've listened to nearly 1,500 podcasts from all around the U.S. and narrowed them down to 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists.
The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions
Here are the honorable mentions from this year's Student Podcast Challenge, chosen from nearly 1,500 entries.
Investigating sexual abuse on campus
A lot has changed in the last decade when it comes to how college campuses handle sexual assaults.
Anger mounts over Cornell's response to student's sexual assault allegations
Prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged rape of a former Cornell University student in 2024. Now the governor of New York is calling for an independent investigation into Cornell.

Cornell campus rape case reopened by prosecutor as new allegations surface
A former Cornell University student has filed a lawsuit alleging the school didn't do enough to protect her after she says she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house.

Choosing a school for a child can be even more complicated for Black parents
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jenisha Watts, staff writer at The Atlantic, about her recent essay about opting to send her Black son to a private school rather than a public school.

Welcome to the 'Wild West' of AI in schools: Research is scarce, but experiments abound
Teachers are using AI to develop lesson plans, and in some districts, AI chatbots give students feedback on their work. Meanwhile, the research around how AI can help students is extremely limited.

Photos: These shepherds climb down a mountain to go to night school
Many thousands of boys and men in Lesotho take up the vital profession of herding but have to give up their education. A small network of schools on a shoestring budget is teaching them the ABCs.

Whitko School Board Hears Presentation From The Center For Whitley County Youth
The Whitko Community School Board heard a presentation from The Center for Whitley County Youth and received updates from faculty members during a meeting on Monday, Sept. 21.

NPR's College Podcast Challenge is back for 2026
Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones. It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 for our finalists.

How the NPR College Podcast Challenge changed lives
Tee up those entries: It's time for the next NPR College Podcast Challenge, and hear how the contest changed the lives of past participants.