When is a time you felt empowered in your education? by

NOW!

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when I went from being the worst in the class to the best

aivey1 — 2016-11-15 21:26:24 UTC

in hs

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When I learned about my culture and my people

2016-11-15 21:26:34 UTC

When reading Anzaldua <3

In this class and through the activism going on in Sproul.

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When I learned about my history and culture

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When a teacher told me I could do it

when i was able to use what i was learning in my theory classes to my everyday life

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The first time I read Freire

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Learning about Chicanx and Latinx education

When a friend took me under his wing awww

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When teachers respect me

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2016-11-15 21:27:00 UTC

When I was reading an article in my research methods class about the 2007 Immigration Protests. It helped me remember the time I learned I was undocumented, and I went to office hours and the professor made me feel understood.

I felt empowered when i not only enjoyed the class i was taking but was able to learn about my history and culture

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Taking more classes that relate to my background

2016-11-15 21:27:06 UTC

When teachers actually care about my educational journey!

I feel like it does not happen too often here at UC Berkeley, but learning about my own history and my people doing great things in the world

2016-11-15 21:27:10 UTC

When my high school teacher told me that I can go to co

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When my voice is heard without being judge or downgraded

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when continuing my education despite obstacles

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when students taught me more than the teacher

when there is a community and safe space

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When I work and mobilize with other

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When my friends stood up for me

2016-11-15 21:28:03 UTC