These are “tiny steps” in the right direction, Angell tells Diverse, although SSDP and groups such as the NAACP and the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education are seeking full repeal of the penalty. “It’s a disconcerting situation,” he adds.
Election 2008: For many student groups, planning for the November election may be 2008’s biggest priority. “Students have to get out and vote,” Berkley says.
With presidential primary campaigns in full swing, USSA is organizing student voter recruitment and turnout efforts in at least 10 states, Berkley says. Among the top priorities are California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
The association also hopes to prod the presidential candidates to talk more about education priorities. “Education needs to be a major issue,” Berkley says. “I don’t think we’re hearing enough from them on education.”
--Charles Dervarics
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