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!
Art Creates Expression
Nina describes the importance of creative arts programs in high school.
Sex Ed Saves
Olivia describes why a comprehensive and inclusive sex ed is so necessary for students during critical high school years.
Ethnic Studies is Necessary for Student Retention
Read more to see why Dani thinks ethnic studies in high school matters more than you think.
The Anatomy of Politics: My Inspirational Teacher Story
Caitlin discusses her experience with an inspirational teacher at her public high school, and how this led them to pursuing politics.
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.
High School: The Queer Experience
Nina describes the ups and downs of being queer in a public high school.
My Public School Experience
Read about Nina’s experiences in public schools in California.
Why I Chose Community College
Read more to see what drove Dani to continue their educational journey.
The California Reality
Read more as Dani shares their experience with the California public education system.
Queer, Emo, and in Public School? I Could Never
Olivia describes the trials of navigating queerness in education when it feels like your public school doesn’t want you there.
Underfunded, Unsupported
Olivia describes her experiences as an educational volunteer and a student during COVID-19.
The Crisis of Counselors
Caitlin describes their experience and understanding of counselors in public schools.
The Norms of Public Education
Caitlin describes her experience growing up in public schools.
Why I Want to Be a High School Teacher
Esther describes her path toward deciding why she wants to be a high school teacher in the future. Read more to learn why she thinks it’s so important!
Toxic Competition in California Education
Read more to learn about Esther’s firsthand experiences with the unhealthy pressure and competition in our education system, especially from high school to college.
POV: The California Student Housing Crisis
Read more to learn about Tania’s experience and thoughts on the pressing issue of the California Student Housing Crisis.
Why Do I Care About Politics As A Young Person?
Read more to learn about why Tania is engaged in politics as is urging young people to do the same.
Let’s Celebrate: CSU System Says Goodbye to SAT/ACT Requirements
Read more to learn about why Tania is celebrating the news that the CSU system got rid of SAT/ACT requirements.
Teaching Online During the Pandemic
Read more to learn about Esther’s firsthand experiences with helping teachers during the height of the pandemic.
CA Community College Students Need More Support
Read more to learn about Tania’s thought on how debt is disproportionately affecting low-income community college students attempting to pursue their education.