Sequoia Carrillo
Stories
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Most Americans say schools should do active shooter drills, but disagree on approach
Americans agree students should be prepared for school shootings, but a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds they differ in how to approach the issue.
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Naloxone can save students' lives, but not every school has it
A life-saving drug is gaining support for use in schools across the country, but only about half of the largest districts stock it
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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Amid sweltering heat waves, classes have resumed in many districts around the country that have outdated heating and cooling systems — or no air conditioning at all.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.