Our Students’ Voices
Intern Blog
Our interns’ 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!
Rural Schools and the Cost of Educational Inequality
Mariana reflects on her experience attending a rural Public School in Northern California.
The Road To Education: Why Access To Transportation Is Important
Jennifer reflects on her struggles with transportation while attending public school.
It Shouldn’t Take a Pandemic to Fund Mental Health Services In Schools
Mariana reflects on how her high school experience revealed that funding inequities directly impact the mental health services offered across public schools.
The Importance of Funding for Community Colleges
Jennifer reflects on her experience attending a California Community College
Behind the “Happiest Place on Earth”
Jennifer reflects on her experience attending Public School in the Anaheim Union School District.
Ensuring Our Communities Are Fed
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.
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.
You Exist Within the Context
Lynda reflects on the relationship between school and technology.
Digital Literacy Is Important!
Natalie emphasizes the important of digital literacy in public education.
The Role of Public Schools in Mental Health Support
Natalie recounts her experiences with mental health in public education.
Into the woods and out of the ‘woulds’-fully funding our public school
Alex recounts times of hardship and how free lunch programs could have alleviated stress for her and her family.
The Public Education Odyssey: Navigating Challenges and Finding Strength
Natalie talks about her experiences navigating California’s public school system.
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.
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.
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.
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 free lunch programs could have alleviated stress for her and her family.
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.
Teachers Want to Support Their Students, but They Aren’t Financially Able to Do So
Marlenne talks about the importance of funding public school teachers and how the interpersonal relationships between teachers and students will affect student futures and paths.