Sequoia Carrillo
Stories
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This civics competition lets high school students have their day in court
A month-long moot court program in New York City lets students prosecute — and defend — cases, offering real-world lessons in how government works.
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Many rural schools rely on international teachers. Trump's visa changes threaten that
The Trump administration announced a $100,000 fee to accompany each H1-B visa. The fee could wreak havoc on rural school districts that rely on them to bring in teachers.
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A student's winning podcast looks back to a way of life she never knew
Avani Yaltho, this year's high school winner in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, brought three generations of her family together to talk about their shared history.
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U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content
The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer.
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Student test scores drop
The Nation's Report Card was released for 12th grade math and reading, along with 8th grade science. Scores dipped across the board, following a decade long decline.
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A new Nation's Report Card shows drops in science, math and reading scores
It's the first Nation's Report Card since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. The scores reflect the state of student achievement in early 2024.
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Trump administration illegally froze billions in Harvard funds, judge rules
The ruling is a legal victory for Harvard but the White House says it will appeal the decision.
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.
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What the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will change for students, schools and colleges
School vouchers are going national and the federal student loan system is getting an overhaul. Here's what to know.
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What massive cuts to the Department of Education mean for schools and students
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled to allow the Trump administration to resume its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. What will that mean to schools, students and families?
