Sequoia Carrillo
Stories
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Extreme heat is cutting into recess for kids. Experts say that's a problem
A heat wave at the start of the school year has educators scrambling to keep kids cool and safe.
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As classes resume in sweltering heat, many schools lack air conditioning
Amid sweltering heat waves, classes have resumed in many districts around the country that have outdated heating and cooling systems — or no air conditioning at all.
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Borrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repayment
More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.
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U.S. reading and math scores drop to lowest level in decades
Newly released data from national test scores in reading and math show a worrisome picture of student learning loss since the pandemic.
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Student podcasters share the dark realities of middle school in America
School shootings, social media, beauty standards. 13-year-olds Erika Young and Norah Weiner delve into what middle school looks like today in their award-winning podcast.
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Federal Indian boarding schools still exist, but what's inside may be surprising
The schools were tools of the U.S. government's attempts to erase tribal culture. But the few that remain have become places Native families want their children to attend.
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National student assessment has educators and legislators worried
Every four years, the U.S. gets a look at how students around the country are doing in civics and history education. The latest snapshot has educators and legislators worried.
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History and civics scores drop for U.S. eighth-graders on national test
On the "Nation's Report Card," history scores were the lowest ever, and civics showed the first decline ever.
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For a 2nd day, a union strike will keep some LA students out of classrooms
Hundreds of thousands of students are out of school in Los Angeles. The union representing school support staff began a three-day strike on Tuesday.
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On the road to healing, tribal citizens are speaking out about boarding schools
Listening sessions on the Gila and Navajo Nations discuss a path forward for Native survivors of decades of abuse and mistreatment at federal Indian boarding schools.