Jen Bender

Mother and teacher coach aspiring to be a minimalist, mindfulness practitioner, and better being in this complicated world.

[Jayson Tatum @jaytatum0]

“every cop isn’t bad” we all can agree to but I want the same energy and attention given to every BLACK man is NOT a threat!!

[W. Kamau Bell @wkamaubell]

Hard to start a riot when everybody has a good job, money in their pockets, access to good education & healthcare, & the police are protecting the innocent instead of murdering them. This isn't about Antifa or protestors or outside agitators or looters. This is about the system.

[Jen Bender @World_Talking]

Taking a Campervan around the South Island of New Zealand. It’s soooo beautiful. (Pictures of kids not shown: fighting over seats, arguing while hiking, losing… https://t.co/eYtZ8B7z7w

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So happy to see Jefferson Elementary in Berkeley walking in for OEA #oaklandteachers #supportoaklandteachers https://t.co/dKEUpXWTZt

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Oakland is a union town! https://t.co/5n2JpotP71

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At Oscar Grant Plaza on Strike! #oaklandteachers #oaklandteacherstrike https://t.co/RJ9pNSppdp

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On strike @ Castlemont! #oaklandteacherstrike #oaklandteachers https://t.co/0lx2Y3O9yw

[Oakland North @northoaklandnow]

About 50 teachers, school staff, and supporters picketed outside Castlemont High School. Teachers handed out flyers to cars passing by. Over the constant chanting of the picketers, lots of cars honked to show their support. Photo by @wy_kroopf #OUSDstrike #OaklandTeachersStrike

[Elissa Harrington @EHarringtonTV]

“Smaller classes better pay, that’s why we’re on strike today.” #OaklandTeachersStrike

[Berkeleyside @berkeleyside]

Groups of Berkeley teachers joined the @OaklandEA #OaklandTeachersStrike #OUSDStrike picket lines this morning. Teachers there are striking for higher wages and smaller class sizes. Photos: Berkeley Federation of Teachers

[Jen Bender @World_Talking]

A great way to spend a day off #oaklandmuseumofcalifornia #oaklandmuseum https://t.co/exKjUmEI3I

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#Volunteer #alamedacountyfoodbank #alamedacountycommunityfoodbank thanks for the great way to spend a Saturday morning. https://t.co/CHEl29LMsw

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Willa and crazy hair day! Makes me soooo happy. https://t.co/XrfFHiI7IJ

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Breaking Olivia into running in a Wisconsin winter (3.2 miles). Weather: 24 degree and snowing lightly. Love my kid. https://t.co/WuMGwDCQeN

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Loving the new #BART car bike racks. Makes it soooo much easier to park my bike and grab a seat. https://t.co/s2b7zfL5kp

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Beautiful day for #berkeleymusicinthepark https://t.co/XwqNrczG5u

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This tiny spider is occupying the plant on my desk at work. I’m happy to watch it’s progress. https://t.co/IByXIWvcNV

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First day back at work after summer break, biking home, yes, that’s a flat tire and the culprit. This is not an omen. https://t.co/Kr0ijwc4KT

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Loved how I spent some of my alone Friday. #dipsea https://t.co/jFpNkwCjup

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Thank you to our amazing friends the Reinardy’s for inviting us on a bay tour. I never tire of this bridge. https://t.co/TTMBx05Ogp