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14:05 BPR’s Cass Herrington spoke with REGAL community leaders Cicely Rogers and Toshia Sitton about how they’re encouraging and motivating their students during the pandemic. A collaborative, community-based learning program organized during the pandemic aims to be a catalyst for education justice. It’s called REGAL -- which stands for Relevant Education Grows All Learners. It’s a framework designed to support students of color by offering an inclusive learning space, led by adults in their own community. University of North Carolina Asheville professor Dr. Tiece Ruffin is one of t...

16:14 2021 is just two weeks old, and watching and listening to the news has been traumatic so far.  Coming off all that we experienced last year, each day right now can be more than a struggle.  How to cope?  BPR’s Cass Herrington spoke with Asheville therapist Omileye Achikeobi-Lewis.  Interview highlights: Cass Herrington: I want to start, Omileye, with the events that transpired last week in the nation's Capitol. A violent mob, attacked what our country deems are the hallowed halls of our government. Over the past year, we've seen many violent acts play out over the news. But after ...

4:11 NPR's Student Podcast Challenge invites classrooms to put together a short podcast about any topic of interest and using simple tools – like the apps on your phone. It’s a competition, but also a fun, collaborative learning experience – and a chance to hear your work on NPR and member stations.  BPR is encouraging classrooms in WNC to participate, and we’ll be answering your questions about audio storytelling. Send us an email or voice memo to voices@bpr.org. After the contest deadline of March 15, NPR hosts like Sam Sanders and Sarah Gonzalez will judge all the ent...