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!

Evolve California Evolve California

Music is Essential!

Daisy tells her story of being a musician at a school that did not have a music program.

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Ben Grieff Ben Grieff

My School Had a CEO

Read Tania’s education story for a unique perspective on charter schools! Are they truly a good alternative to traditional public schools?

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Madeline Cook Madeline Cook

These are Basic Health Needs!

Caitlin discusses the hard work they had to go through in order to get basic sanitary needs. Read more about their experience dealing with the same problem in college.

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America, a Dish for Others?

Read more about Nina’s experiences not only growing up Arab-American, but also the power they found through their identity and local politics!

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Madeline Cook Madeline Cook

Sex Ed Saves

Olivia describes why a comprehensive and inclusive sex ed is so necessary for students during critical high school years.

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Madeline Cook Madeline Cook

American with a Hyphen

Nina’s experiences navigating the education system, especially applying for colleges, was confusing and inaccessible as a student with immigrant parents. Read more to learn why.

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