
Sixth Grader’s Bigfoot Podcast Shines in 2025 NPR Challenge
Every year, NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge draws thousands of young storytellers. This year, Ryan Betts-Ng’s “Monster Madness” stood out with its tales of Bigfoot.

Every year, NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge draws thousands of young storytellers. This year, Ryan Betts-Ng’s “Monster Madness” stood out with its tales of Bigfoot.

Responding to demand, a Denver college offers a Bachelor of Arts in Mariachi music, blending culture and business skills.


As students return to class, many leave their cell phones behind due to widespread bans aimed at boosting engagement.

International students from around the globe face visa challenges but enrich U.S. campuses, despite enrollment drops.

With oil prices down, Alaska’s fiscal crisis has impacted its public schools, lacking funds to fix crumbling buildings.

City officials in Los Angeles are implementing new measures to ensure that families without legal status feel safe.

Most fourth graders aren’t proficient in math, but a Wisconsin school transformed its teaching approach and saw success.

Students are using ChatGPT more than ever as OpenAI launches “study mode” to act as a tutor with quizzes and plans.


A federal judge in Boston is considering arguments in Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over frozen research funds.

James Talarico joined Joe Rogan to talk all things Church and State.