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Anna North

Anna North

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Anna North

    Trump’s immigration policy is already terrifying America’s kidsTrump’s immigration policy is already terrifying America’s kids
    Education

    What it’s like to go to school in the shadow of ICE.

    By Anna North
    Should I throw out my kid’s Froot Loops?Should I throw out my kid’s Froot Loops?
    Life

    Food dyes and kids, explained.

    By Anna North
    What happens to kids when their schools are destroyed?What happens to kids when their schools are destroyed?
    Climate

    Disasters like the California wildfires are costing kids their education.

    By Anna North
    Why we shouldn’t ban kids from social mediaWhy we shouldn’t ban kids from social media
    Life

    Laws in Australia, Florida, and elsewhere could end up backfiring.

    By Anna North
    The eternal awkwardness of winter breakThe eternal awkwardness of winter break
    Life

    A time for holiday cheer — and boredom.

    By Anna North
    A sneaky way to boost kids’ literacyA sneaky way to boost kids’ literacy
    Life

    The surprising power of podcasts.

    By Anna North
    Applying to college today is incredibly public and incredibly isolatingApplying to college today is incredibly public and incredibly isolating
    Life

    Inside the “marathon” race to get into college.

    By Anna North
    The most vulnerable target of post-election hate? America’s kids.The most vulnerable target of post-election hate? America’s kids.
    Life

    Trump’s win has ignited a wave of bullying — again.

    By Anna North
    America’s literacy crisis isn’t what you thinkAmerica’s literacy crisis isn’t what you think
    Culture

    This is what happens when kids don’t read for pleasure anymore.

    By Anna North
    Why so many families are “drowning in toys”
    How to get through the holidays without going broke

    America is in toy overload, and it might just be ruining fun.

    By Anna North

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