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Author Amy Tan (born 1952) and AMERICAN MASTERS "The Boomer List” director, producer and photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders on the set of "The Boomer List.”

Airs Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

When the school year ends, lower-income families can't afford the costs of summer — and kids fall behind in learning.

Summer Isn't Always A Vacation For Families Who Can't Afford It

If you've got kids, the summertime costs families who have to look for creative ways to afford it — and not just financially. Research shows lower-income kids typically fall behind over the summer.

José Martinez's mariachi opera <em>Cruzar La Cara De La Luna</em> premiered at the Houston Grand Opera in 2010.

Alt.Latino Goes Classical: Orchestral Music From Latin America

Hear re-imagined pre-Colombian music and arias from the jungles of Brazil and beyond, chosen with the help of Tom Huizenga from NPR Music's Deceptive Cadence.

Senator-elect Kamala Harris meets with immigrant families and their advocates to discuss the election results and the nation's future at The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, Nov. 10, 2016. Harris said she will fight to preserve protections advocates fear could be dismantled once Donald Trump becomes president.

PolitiFact California: Exploring The Facts As The State Braces For Trump’s Immigration Policies

What’s at stake for California’s DREAMers? How many could face deportation? Experts answer some of the most pressing questions about the possible consequences of Donald Trump's promised reform.

Amelia Randall Meath and Nicholas Sanborn of Sylvan Esso perform at the NPR Music showcase during 2017's SXSW.

30 Must-Read (Or Must-Revisit) NPR Music Articles From 2017

The mystery of a "missing" classic rocker, a record collector who desires just one album, Austrians who bungled their way to celebrity, a fake genre we invented ... the gang's all here.

President Trump has been spending the holidays at his resort in West Palm Beach, Fla., where he was interviewed by the New York Times on a wide range of topics.

FACT CHECK: Trump's 'New York Times' Interview On Russia, Taxes, Health Care And More

President Trump sat down with the Times for a wide-ranging impromptu interview. NPR's editors and reporters have annotated Trump's claims.

In The Name Of Party Unity, Trump Meets With Ryan, Other GOP Leaders

It is Donald Trump's first visit to Washington, D.C., since he locked up the Republican presidential nomination earlier this month.

The NPR newsroom during election coverage on Nov. 8, 2016, in Washington, D.C.

Chairman Steps Down As NPR Grapples With Harassment Crisis

As NPR addresses fallout of a sexual harassment scandal that claimed its chief news executive, the network's board chairman has stepped down and an editor has been placed on leave.

The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Challenge: Life After An Earthquake

Aid workers have not been able to reach some of the remote parts of Nepal. So it's up to the villagers to rebuild their homes and their lives. And the clock is ticking as monsoon season nears.

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon speaks at a rally on Monday night in Alabama in support of candidate Roy Moore.

Bannon's 'War' With GOP Has Only Just Begun

Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon and allies are enthused after a Roy Moore victory over Mitch McConnell's chosen candidate, and they have incumbents in Nevada, Arizona and more in their sights.

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