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Children often face deportation hearings alone — with little public scrutiny
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (1741+ words) A jarring sight plays out in federal immigration courts in Massachusetts every week: Children, often without their parents, appear before judges to fight their deportations. Some go to court in person. Many appear on video, sitting stone-faced in lawyers" offices....
How a garden enthusiast is inspiring children to fall in love with reading
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (100+ words) How a garden enthusiast is inspiring children to fall in love with reading'WBUR Teachers, parents and caregivers are reading aloud the same book on Thursday as part of a national "Read for the Record" effort to increase awareness about early…...
'I feel like I’ll never get out of here': Kids describe life in immigration detention
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (127+ words) The father of Liam Conejo Ramos says his 5-year-old "suffered psychological trauma" after immigration agents took him from Minnesota to a detention center in Texas. They were released earlier this month after their case captured national attention. But there are…...
‘What Next’ Live | Events
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (255+ words) Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:00 pm Doors open at 6:00 p.m. WBUR CitySpace890 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02215Open in Google Maps Join WBUR and friends for a series of live tapings of your favorite podcasts. Meet the people who are shaping the podcast landscape and be the first…...
How the 'Wimpy Kid' is changing the face of Plainville, Massachusetts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (86+ words) How the 'Wimpy Kid' is changing the face of Plainville, Massachusetts'wbur.org Jeff Kinney, the creator of the hit kids' book series "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," and his wife Julie have been investing in their hometown of Plainville, Massachusetts....
Finding creativity in parenthood
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (132+ words) It's been a while. I've been on maternity leave since August, and I've returned from the most transformative period of my life. I tried to spend my free time consuming and doing things that would encourage the artist in me…...
Mass. reports first flu-related death of a child as cases spike
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) Thirty people, including one child, in Massachusetts have died from flu-related illness'this season. The child died during the week that ended on Dec. 27, according to data'from the Department of Public Health. No other information about the child was publicly available....
Bestie vibes only: How to make and keep friends as an adult
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (86+ words) Bestie vibes only: How to make and keep friends as an adult'WBUR Having friends is important for your health and well-being. But for some adults, it's a struggle. Here & Now's Indira Lakshmanan has advice on how to make and maintain…...
How should American colleges measure merit?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1793+ words) This rebroadcast originally aired August 12, 2025. The Trump Administration ordered universities to turn over data to prove they're not considering race in admissions. But education expert Richard Kahlenberg argues that for college admissions to look at merit fairly, they need to…...
What my high school principal taught me about being young — and growing up
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (458+ words) Boys" Mr. Anderson said, beckoning us over, in his deep, authoritative drawl. That's got to be the stupidest attempt to avoid me I've seen all year." We steeled ourselves for retribution, but instead, he took us into his office and…...