I am running for the South Bay Union School District Board.
I believe in the process of decolonizing and revolutionizing our schools, from elementary to the high schools. As a product of public schools, a now high school teacher, a researcher, and as an endless advocate for public schools, I have been a witness to the years of attacks our students have endured at the hands of a political system that treats our students and workers as mere commodities. Our current system does not see the various actors of our public school system for their holistic and beautiful value that each person brings to this world. These people are not only the students and teachers. We need to look out for our custodial workers, our office staff, the workers that feed our children, those that maintain our schools looking sharp – against all odds, this campaign is for them, too. I believe that these attacks are emblematic of how our school system is meant to work, these attacks are not mistakes. I want to be a relentless voice of radical love against these attacks. But, more importantly, a radical voice of love that will bring about meaningful, impacting, changes to our school system.
I will be the first one to state that true, decolonial, anti-racist, and anti-misogynistic work will not happen via the election ballot, this has always been and will always be a product of people fighting in the streets. I know this. However, I also believe that our kids require advocates at all levels and the truth is that the South Bay Union School District, along with the majority of other school districts in this state and country, have not met the needs of our students.
On this one year mark of Donald Trump’s inauguration, this campaign will also serve as a reminder that the struggle for a dignified public school educational experience is a national struggle. I will make sure to continue denouncing and confronting this racist and bigoted administration in every way I can…every way I can.
I believe in democracy, not american “democracy,” but in actual democracy. I pledge to make decisions that directly reflect the choices and the will of the people. I pledge to fight for the dismantling of white supremacy. I pledge to always have your kids and their needs at the forefront of my heart and mind.
More is to come. I will soon be announcing my campaign managers, campaign platform, campaign page, and more. I am excited, I won’t lie. Win or lose, I believe that this is an opportunity to organize, mobilize, and agitate and that in itself is a win. However, I am going for that W and I want your help and voice on that journey.
Con Amor, Respeto, y Solidaridad,
Marco Amaral
