This visual history of ballots shows the power of your vote
Through the lens of the printed ballot, a new visual history shows how these artifacts capture the evolving values of…
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'The Poet X' is our November book club pick
Our November 2020 pick for Now Read This, the PBS NewsHour's book club with The New York Times, is Elizabeth…
5 researchers who can help us understand how children succeed
When Paul Tough first began reporting on the skills that help children succeed both in and out of the classroom,…
Virginia Military Institute to remove statue of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson
School spokesman Bill Wyatt said the board also voted Thursday to take several other steps toward addressing issues of diversity.…
Carnegie Hall to remain closed through April 5
Carnegie has been closed since March 12 and last June has canceled performances through Jan. 6. The venue has shifted…
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Program putting artists to work during pandemic takes leaf from the past
The arts have been devastated by the pandemic, with consumer spending in the sector dropping significantly this year. Now, a…
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Author Paul Tough answers your questions about 'Helping Children Succeed'
Paul Tough, author of our October pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown…
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In new film, a court case for Eric Garner's family that never was
In 2014, an NYPD officer used a chokehold on Staten Island resident Eric Garner--Garner died, and his last words, "I…
Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78
Walker emerged from New York's Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s and he was a founding member of the…
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The show will go on! Performing arts pivot during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of American life, including the performing arts. Actors and dancers are experiencing…
