American Federation of Teachers

Mar 02

npr:
“Last week, researchers released a survey that found students were more likely to say they had applied to a particular college if they knew they were going to get enough financial aid to cover their costs.
In short: When students think they can...

npr:

Last week, researchers released a survey that found students were more likely to say they had applied to a particular college if they knew they were going to get enough financial aid to cover their costs.

In short: When students think they can afford college, they’re more likely to go to college.

College: I’ll Only Go If I Know (That I Can Afford It)

Photo Credit: Elissa Nadworny/NPR

Mar 01

think-progress:
“New Documentary Reveals Universities’ Responses To Rape Are Even Worse Than You Think“The Hunting Ground begins with scenes of joy. We see high school students crowded around their computers, family and friends at their side, at the...

think-progress:

New Documentary Reveals Universities’ Responses To Rape Are Even Worse Than You Think

The Hunting Ground begins with scenes of joy. We see high school students crowded around their computers, family and friends at their side, at the moment they receive their college acceptances. There is happy-crying, shrieking, hugging, cheering. Some just sit there, stunned. As Ellie Goudling’s “Anything Can Happen” starts to play, if you already know what The Hunting Ground is about, you begin to feel like you might throw up in the movie theater. Anything can happen, and does.
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Feb 28

aflcio:
“Solidarity with @wisaflcio and Wisconsin activists back at the Capitol today standing up against the ALEC-backed #Rightowork
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aflcio:

Solidarity with @wisaflcio and Wisconsin activists back at the Capitol today standing up against the ALEC-backed #Rightowork

Feb 27

Read more about this tale of two states.

Read more about this tale of two states.

Feb 26

“We simply cannot hope to build a better world if we turn our backs on our past.” —

AFT President Randi Weingarten

Read Weingarten’s full column “Why we can’t allow the GOP to whitewash AP US History” on MSNBC.com

Feb 25

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workingamerica:
“In RTW states, the poverty rate is 12.5%, higher than 10.2% for free bargaining states.
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workingamerica:

In RTW states, the poverty rate is 12.5%, higher than 10.2% for free bargaining states.

(via aflcio)

aflcio:
“The Overpass Light Brigade in Wisconsin projects a message onto the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Accurate.
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aflcio:

The Overpass Light Brigade in Wisconsin projects a message onto the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Accurate.

Feb 24

13 Labor Events And Organizers Who We Should Teach About During Black History Month
As Black History Month draws to a close, we want to continue to share and celebrate a labor history that is often overlooked. Recognizing and honoring the important...

13 Labor Events And Organizers Who We Should Teach About During Black History Month

As Black History Month draws to a close, we want to continue to share and celebrate a labor history that is often overlooked. Recognizing and honoring the important contributions that black people have made to American history matters. From notable women leaders to the desegregation of union organizing, here’s a list of important black contributions to labor history that should be taught all year long.

(photo via media-1.web.britannica.com)

repmarktakano:
“From our friends at amprog
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repmarktakano:

From our friends at amprog