The EdLanta Student Coalition members have been hard at work researching and monitoring severe health conditions of students as schools have reopened for face to face learning. Overall, at least 244 children have died of COVID-19, according to the CDC. Latino and Black children currently represent approximately 65% of these deaths, according to CDC data. This is why I support…
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No One Wants to Eat Public School Lunch
No one wants to eat public school lunch. But there are many children and families who depend on it. Public school lunch is bad and has been bad since American television shows were in black and white. Students have always expressed disdain over the school nutrition program. What does it take to get healthy, quality, good food in public schools for…

Reimagining School Begins With Hiring Superintendents Who Prioritize the Voices of Students, Educators and Parents!
Samuel Esowhode is a student leader in the EdLanta Student Coalition representing Gwinnett County, GA.

Black Boys Don’t Want A Superintendent Who Manages Them Like Sheep. They Need Someone Who Wants to Build CEOs!
David Esowhode is a Gwinnett County Student and ESC leader.

More Public Schools Need Superintendents to Provide Access and Resources for Post Secondary Success!
The EdLanta Student Coalition leaders and activists have been attending the Gwinnett County School Board members to speak on needed student leadership with the board.

I Want A Superintendent Who Supports Social Emotional Learning and Innovation in Schools!
This article is a part of the EdLanta Student Coalition series on lifting student voices and empowering student leadership.

A Superindentent Should Remove Barriers for Students, Not Reinforce Them!
Reem Addous, Senior and Hannah Ibrahim, 5th grader are student leaders with the EdLanta Student Coalition, bringing awareness to what students want in a Superintendent.