Archive for January 8th, 2008

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Students Want Better Teachers, More Funding

As part of my work with YouthNoise, I direct a program called Right To Learn, which works to engage young people in education reform in the state of California.

After hearing from more than 750 young people throughout the state of California, Right To Learn today announced the release of a report summarizing what youth had to say. “Our Schools. Our Stories.” clearly outlines the reasons young people identified that California’s education system so desperately needs to be fixed.

At the top of the list? Students were most concerned about quality of teaching in their schools and the harmful effects of inadequate funding.

They also spoke about schools that don’t care, threats to your safety, unhealthy conditions, inadequate information about graduation and college entrance requirements and poor access to books, computers, college advice and preparation.

In addition to the printed report, we created a video that captures some of the most compelling stories. Take a look at it below:

This report is only the first step. Right To Learn will continue this spring by organizing students statewide to work hold Day of Action rallies on their school campuses this spring.

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