Sara Ernst

Sara Ernst is the multimedia intern at Nashville Public Radio during spring 2018.

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Texas families with trans kids are leaving the state

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The Texas governor and attorney general say gender affirming care for trans kids is child abuse. Some families with trans kids are now relocating to continue the care they say their children need.
The latest on Houston's Astroworld Festival after stampede kills 8

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City officials spoke earlier Saturday about Friday night's tragedy that killed at least eight people at a Houston music festival.
Why people in Houston struggle to pay bills more than people in other major cities

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Paying bills during the pandemic can be difficult. A survey by NPR, Harvard and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found of the four largest U.S. cities, Houston feels the crunch the worst.
Clinic Aims To Prevent Health Issues Brought On By Extreme Weather Disasters

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The increasing number of extreme weather disasters can cause major disruption for health clinics, putting their patients at risk. Researchers are looking at how clinics can better prepare.
The Pandemic Is Having Tremendous Financial Impact On Houston, Survey Shows

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Half or more of U.S. households say the financial impact of the pandemic has been serious. An NPR and Harvard survey found Houston households were affected the most, especially Blacks and Latinos.
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How To Make Sure Your Math Anxiety Doesn't Make Your Kids Hate Math

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A new study shows that creating an environment in which math is part of everyday life, can help kids do better in the subject.
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Education Department To Fix Troubled Grant Program; Students To Get Loan Forgiveness

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Also this week, the Kentucky Supreme Court struck down a bill that prompted thousands of teachers to protest this spring.