What the 2018 Spending Bill Means for Education and the Humanities
Last March, the Trump administration proposed eliminating national humanities, arts, and education programs despite the fact that the combined cost of these... Read More
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April 6, 2018
Are Sit-Ins a Movement Across HBCUs?
Students at Howard protest housing conditions and lack of financial aid, encouraging students across colleges to do the same.
Who Are Our Nation’s English Learners?
Did you know that there are almost five million students enrolled in grades K–12 nationwide whose primary language is not English? The number of these students, known as English learners (ELs), is growing rapidly, and educators must be given the tools and resources they need to ensure these students’ academic success. While ELs face numerous... Read More
Can Academics Also Be Activists?
One scholar-activist describes the rewards and challenges he faces as a community advocate and scholar.
Stevens Point Students Protest Humanities Cuts
Stevens Point revisits proposed cuts to humanities majors after strong opposition from students and faculty.
What the 2018 Spending Bill Means for Education and the Humanities
Last March, the Trump administration proposed eliminating national humanities, arts, and education programs despite the fact that the combined cost of these programs makes up only a small fraction of the federal budget. In response to the proposed cuts, advocates “sent over 160,000 messages to Congress, wrote scores of op-eds, and met with hundreds of... Read More