Professor Wins Tenure-Denial Case at SF State
Appeals court rules college retaliated against faculty member for discrimination complaint.
Faculty Are Not as Diverse as Their Students
Despite schools’ promises to diversify their faculty, they’ve made little progress since the 1990s.
20% of Teachers Take on Second Jobs During the School Year
Many teachers say that they have to work second jobs in order to cover their bills and save for the future.
Hiring Practices Must Change to Ensure A Diverse Faculty
College and university hiring practices may be inadvertently preventing diverse faculty members from applying for jobs.
Teachers Prepare to Protest Charter Schools Again
For the second time this year, West Virginia teachers protest bills which allow the establishment of charter schools in their state.
Budget Cuts Mean Elimination of School Librarian Jobs
Despite studies showing school libraries are linked to student success, states across the country are downsizing these crucial resources.
How Relying on Adjuncts Can Harm Academic Outcomes
Research shows that replacing tenured faculty with adjuncts at community colleges could hurt students' future learning outcomes.
We Need Human Rights Scholarship
Worldwide threats to fundamental freedoms show why human rights research is more important than ever, two professors argue.
Career Options Outside Academe
A common misconception is that PhD students have to go into academe. There are, however, many other options. Here’s how and where to look.
PhDs Need Both Research and Teaching Skills
Many believe PhDs must prioritize research over teaching, but a new study shows that teaching can boost research output.
