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.
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.
Hundreds of adjunct faculty at Temple University and their allies marched in Philadelphia on Feb. 23 with a massive 60-foot banner to
protest the administration’s decision not to allow a vote on collective
bargaining. This demonstration was part of National Adjunct Action Week,
which is supported by the AFT, the largest higher education union in
the country.
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.
The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are...