Sequoia Carrillo
Sequoia Carrillo is an assistant editor for NPR's Education Team. Along with writing, producing, and reporting for the team, she manages the Student Podcast Challenge.
Prior to covering education at NPR, she started as an intern on the How I Built This team.
Sequoia holds a bachelor's degree in history and media studies from the University of Virginia. She is currently working towards her master's in journalism from Georgetown University.
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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. -
The president's arrival delayed the match and left many ticketholders waiting in line. He watched from Rolex's luxury box. -
The ruling is a legal victory for Harvard but the White House says it will appeal the decision. -
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. -
The grants fund a wide range of education programs, including migrant education, services for English language learners and adult education. -
School vouchers are going national and the federal student loan system is getting an overhaul. Here's what to know. -
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?
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The lawsuit comes two weeks after the Trump administration first notified states it was withholding previously approved funds for migrant education, before- and after- school programs and more. -
The federal grant funding traditionally goes out by July 1. It includes support for migrant education, after-school programs and English language learners. -
With a billboard in Times Square and a night on Broadway, the year's top high school performers are ready for their big moment at the Jimmy Awards.
