Tran explains how she came to realize how severe the educational inequity in California is after examining her own high school experience; one marked by counselor shortages and a toxic learning environment.

Ciara explains how her underfunding in her charter school forced families and students to beg for donations - and were left with staffing shortages and limited resources.

Tania explains why youth engagement in politics is necessary and the strides that youth engagement can make in the political sphere no matter how small.

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

Daisy discusses the realities of the mental health services in California and the danger’s they pose for real lives.

Read Tania’s experience with corporate and private donations to her public school, and why this shouldn’t be the solution we turn to.

Keva believes that well funded public libraries should be available to ALL students, regardless of zip code!

Nina explains the importance of creative arts programs in public schools.

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

Daisy’s story shows that our education system needs to do more to support mental health needs and help students who are falling behind.

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.

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

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

Read more to see why Dani thinks ethnic studies in high school matters more than you think.

Caitlin discusses her experience with an inspirational teacher at her public high school, and how this led them to pursuing politics.

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.

Olivia describes the trials of navigating queerness in education when it feels like your public school doesn’t want you there.

Read more to see what drove Dani to continue their educational journey.

Caitlin describes their experience and understanding of counselors in public schools.

Nina describes the ups and downs of being queer in a public high school.