The March 4th Day of Action in Defense of Public Education was inspired by the demonstration of student power during the University of California Board of Regents vote to increase fees 32%, tripling the cost of a UC education from a decade ago.
I've posted this video before, but in case you missed it ... it was made for an Intro to Communication class at the University of California San Diego, and was filmed on campus at UCSD.
Organizers of the March 4th Day of Action are working to expand this California energy to a national campaign to fight for increased educational access.
To participate visit the Day of Action's website in order to find the contact information for your local organizer. Actions have been planned around the USA.
Two pieces of federal legislation that might interest student advocates:
* A companion bill to the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act needs to be passed in the Senate to help ensure that the student loan industry works for students instead of big lenders.
* The DREAM Act must pass, throwing open the college doors for thousands of deserving undocumented students.
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