East St. Louis instructor named teacher of the year
The ISBE 2023 Teacher of the Year joined The 21st to talk about her role at the school, the changing perceptions of the role of teachers, and more.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost on the debt ceiling, trans student athletes and more
Bost joined The 21st to discuss topics ranging from the looming debt ceiling to the 2024 Republican primary.
Best of: How weight loss drugs work and the shame of carrying excess weight
We spent the entire hour with two doctors and an author to discuss two diabetes drugs that are being used for weight loss. To finish our conversation, we tackled the shame associated with weight.
Best of: Author Interview: At Home on an Unruly Planet
A house is different from home. But what happens when our homes are no longer safe places?
Best of: Asian American History required in IL schools
Starting this school year, all public schools in Illinois will be required to teach a unit on Asian American history and culture as part of their social studies curriculum.