Today is my first day into my matriculation as a summer intern for The Center for Education Reform. The start of my day began with a brief staff meeting in which the interns and staff were introduced to each other. During the staff meeting the employees here at CER gave us a brief overview of CER and its many programs and upcoming events that we should look forward to. Following the staff meeting the interns participated in an intern orientation in which we learned the basics of what it takes to make the organization run successfully and its mission. Whether it’s from working with grassroots organizations, advocating different educational policies, or even talking to teachers and parents, every aspect makes CER what it is.
As a student at Clark Atlanta University majoring in Political Science much of my interest in the education reform movement stems from learning about the different policies that help create disparities in our education system. In addition to my studies, I have experienced both sides of the coin in dealing with the good and bad of the education system, so I have first-hand knowledge on some of the things that needs to happen in the education reform movement.
While interning at CER this summer I hope to learn more about what exactly makes the education reform movement successful. I want to learn all aspects besides that of my studies in public policies so I can see if this is a field/ career that I would like to explore in life.
Rahdaysha Cummings, CER Intern