DACA Renewals Are Being Processed During the Government Shutdown
The United States is currently facing the longest government shutdown in history. Thousands of government workers continue to be withoutRead More…
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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:
Teacher Perspective: How to Ease Back Into The Semester After the Holidays
Now that the holidays are over, it can be a stressful return to work period for many people, teachers inRead More…
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No Thanks: Trump’s School Safety Commission Calls for Arming School Officials
When I envisioned my time in the classroom, I never imagined having to sit through a forum with a localRead More…
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It’s College Application Season and #FirstGen Students Need Affirmation
As a high school senior, I spent the majority of my time stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed with the college applicationRead More…
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I Teach in the Bay Area, and Some of My Students Have Inadequate Access to Tech
Teaching in Richmond means being relatively close in distance to Silicon Valley but often means having limited resources when comparedRead More…
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Secretary DeVos Proposes Controversial Sexual Harassment Changes on College Campuses
As a teacher, I have the joy to witness my students on their path to college and their careers, allRead More…
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Democracy Starts Early, You’re Never Too Young to #GOTV
This election season has been unlike any other I’ve experienced. My mailbox has been constantly full with mailers and campaignRead More…
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The Status Quo Is Failing Kids, Vote Tuck To Reform Our State Public Schools
Our students cannot wait another generation for California to serve their educational needs. Recent test scores in California show studentsRead More…
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Meet Stephanie Hernandez-Jarvis, Mother, Teacher, A New Voice for West Contra Costa
DF: Tell me a little bit about your educational journey. Why you decided to become a teacher, and an educationalRead More…
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I’m Redefining the “American Dream”
As the daughter of immigrants, I often find myself reflecting on what being an “American” means and whether or notRead More…
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