Student Blog
Our interns and staff’s first-hand accounts of the issues public school students face today. This space is for students’ voices, personal experiences, and grievances about the public school system to be heard. Read their takes on class sizes, teacher diversity, mental health programs and so much more!
Funding for Minority Serving Institutions and Programs
Nadia’s experience at an underfunded private school showed her that families shouldn’t have to pay thousands for basic opportunities—the real solution is investing in strong public schools for all.
Importance of After School Programs
Nadia’s experience at an underfunded private school showed her that families shouldn’t have to pay thousands for basic opportunities—the real solution is investing in strong public schools for all.
Ethnic Studies is Power
Ailyn’s journey from charter schools to a public high school in Boyle Heights showed her that real education isn’t about test scores or lotteries—it’s about investing in public schools so every student can thrive!
Teachers are the Foundation
Ailyn’s journey from charter schools to a public high school in Boyle Heights showed her that real education isn’t about test scores or lotteries—it’s about investing in public schools so every student can thrive!
Two Systems, One Student
Ailyn’s journey from charter schools to a public high school in Boyle Heights showed her that real education isn’t about test scores or lotteries—it’s about investing in public schools so every student can thrive!
I Saw the Cost of Privatization & Now I’m Fighting for Public Schools
Nadia’s experience at an underfunded private school showed her that families shouldn’t have to pay thousands for basic opportunities—the real solution is investing in strong public schools for all.
Digital Literacy Is Important!
Natalie emphasizes the importance of digital literacy in public education.
You Exist Within the Context
Lynda reflects on the relationship between school and technology.
The Role of Public Schools in Mental Health Support
Natalie recounts her experiences with mental health services in public education.
The Public Education Odyssey: Navigating Challenges and Finding Strength
Natalie talks about her experience navigating California’s public education system.
Into the Woods,Out with the 'Woulds’- fully funding our public schools
Alex writes about how her theatre experience at her underfunded public school.
The Importance of Retention Programs in Higher Education
Marlenne tells us the story of her experience as a first-generation student and urges us to reform Prop 13 to support marginalized students with specialized needs.
Students Pay the Price of Corporate Greed
Lynda writes about the impact under funding schools has on discipline.
The Real Impact of Muni Cuts
Alex writes about how cuts to the muni in SF affects her personal life.
Dream Funding Rotation
Lynda talks about the lack of harm reduction at universities. Too often, we hear stories of parties gone wrong and young people lost too early.
Bootstrapping in Public Education
Natalie talks about bootstrapping in public education. Time and time again, teachers work on and off the clock, and are not compensated for their efforts. Teachers deserve to be compensated now.
The Difference A Lunch Makes
Alex recounts times of hardship and how a free lunch program would have alleviated stress for her and her family.
My First Generation Experience
Marlenne tells us the story of her experience as a first-generation student and urges us to reform Prop 13 to support marginalized students with specialized needs.
Since You Live in Berkeley And You Think You Know Everything…
Lynda shares about her time serving Berkeley High’s Multilingual Program and the support the program could have used.