Sausalito: A Lesson in School Desegregation
The city of Sausalito has provided us with a recent example of state mandated desegregation, something that has not beenRead More…
Read More…Daniela Felix
Daniela is a first generation college student who is heavily involved in education in her home district, West Contra Costa Unified. After becoming a mother at a young age, Daniela’s passion for education justice only intensified and she began to fight for an equitable education for all children, regardless of background or zip code. Daniela played a key role in organizing parents with the California Charter Schools Association and is a firm believer in school choice for all families. She is currently a Lead Organizer with Students for Education Reform, organizing college students around education justice issues in her home district. She was recently accepted into Teach for America and plans to continue impacting the lives of children in her hometown of Richmond, CA as a high school social studies teacher. Daniela is a UC Berkeley senior pursuing her B.A. in Legal Studies and Education along with her 4 year old daughter and husband. Daniela is a firm believer in that every single child is capable of meeting high expectations if given the correct support. Daniela hopes to be a provider of that support.
Posts by Daniela:
A Horrific First Day of School: ICE Raids in Mississippi
The first day of school is often a day filled with excitement, pride, and happiness in which students get readyRead More…
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Our Educators Are Experiencing Second Hand Trauma: Here’s What Can Be Done To Help
The first year of any educator’s career is often challenging, and it takes some time to get used to theRead More…
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The Power of the People: Supporting Our Undocumented Communities
Rumors of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids have plagued our social media accounts for the last couple of weeks.Read More…
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Educator Perspective: It’s Time To Support Teachers’ Mental Health Needs
When people think of the teaching profession, one of the first words that tends to come to mind is stress.Read More…
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New Report Provides an Outline for Presidential Candidates to Address Racial Disparities in K-12 Education
From the multiple teacher strikes around the country to reports that prove our students are falling behind in their achievement,Read More…
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Why I’m Choosing To Keep Teaching After My Two Year TFA Commitment
I have vivid memories of new teachers joining my school families and then saying goodbye to them only a fewRead More…
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Trump Administration Cuts Legal Aid and Recreational Activities for Unaccompanied Minors
The education of immigrant children has been at stake and scrutinized throughout the legal history of the United States. InRead More…
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Sentiments Run High As House of Representatives Passes Dream Act
Sentiments run high as millions of immigrants are given hope for a path to citizenship this week. The House ofRead More…
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California Data Shows that English Learners Need More Support
(California School Dashboard English Learner Progress Card 2018) Throughout discussions of academic rigor and higher education accessibility, language levels areRead More…
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