Stories by Sequoia Carrillo
Sequoia Carrillo
Reporter, NPR Ed
By Sequoia Carrillo
After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math
Sequoia Carrillo | Jun 10, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC
Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.
By Sequoia Carrillo
Several states — and the LA public schools — are setting limits on screen timeSequoia Carrillo | May 1, 2026, 2:06 PM UTC
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Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cutsJonaki Mehta, Sequoia Carrillo | Apr 28, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC