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!

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Why Teachers Can’t Afford to be Teachers

Nikki has wanted to be a teacher since 8th grade. But now, as an adult, she has to reckon with the reality that being a teacher in the Bay Area is not financially sustainable.

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No Wonder We have a Teacher Shortage

Jennica has always dreamed of becoming an elementary school teacher. Yet with the cost of living in the Bay Area and the salary of teachers. She has put her teaching career on pause.

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Raise Funds for Students, Not Corporations 

As a university student, Nayeli has first-hand experience of how lack of funding effects marginalized students on campus. Read more to learn how hispanic students are fighting for space and funding at UC Berkeley

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The First Generation Journey

Jennica has always felt like the odd one out throughout her education journey. Read more about Jennica’s experience navigating academia.


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One of the Lucky Ones

Nayeli has experienced an extreme example of discrimination in public school. Read more what her family had to do about it

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Why Funding Schools Matter!

Jennica has had a mix of both private and public school education growing up. Find out what she differences she noticed.

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When Community and Education Come Together

Recently graduated with her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology, Nikki Crishen tells us about her journey to college and beyond was strongly influenced by her academic community.

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Struggling to Eat: The Harsh Reality of Being a Working Student

Jennifer's blog confronts the harsh reality faced by students like Angel, exposing the inadequacy of California's support system that offers a mere $32 a month for groceries to those struggling to survive, highlighting the urgent need for substantial systemic change.

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Power to the Youth

Tran shares her personal insight into the unique circumstances that have fueled Generation Z's activism, challenging stereotypes and highlighting her unwavering determination to make a difference.

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Mental Health Progress Isn’t Over Yet!

Jules recognizes that mental health has come a long way, especially destigmatization. But we still have a long way to go. Read more of Jules’ blog and learn what an average UC Berkeley student has to go through to get mental health help.

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Two AA Degrees and No Debt

Four-year university has always been touted as the key to economic mobility. But jumping straight into a four-year isn’t feasible for every student. Read Arin’s blog and learn how important community college is for different students.

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The Story of a Girl on Permit

When the only option for students to get quality education is to travel to a more affluent school district nearby, it is not surprising when students feel alienated and out of place. Read more about Arin’s experiences in a well-funded high school. Was it all that it was made out to be?

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