Current Event:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/us/politics/obama-proposes-free-community-college-education-for-some-students.html?ref=us&_r=0


          President Obama said Thursday that he would propose a government program to make community college tuition-free for millions of students.  This is a plan that will expand educational opportunities for many students that before college was not an option due to the cost of college.  The plan would be funded by the federal government and participating states, but White House officials declined to discuss how much it would cost or how it would be financed.  It is bound to be expensive and likely a tough sell to a Republican Congress not eager to spend money, especially on a proposal from the White House.  The proposal would cover half-time and full-time students who maintain a 2.5 grade point average, about a C-plus, and who “make steady progress toward completing a program,” White House officials said. It would apply to colleges that offered credit toward a four-year degree or occupational-training programs that award degrees in high-demand fields.
          I think this program would be very useful for many students to use.  I like how President Obama cares about the education program and takes steps to make changes to benefit the system.  If students are able to begin their college career for free to gives them time to save money to continue on in their college career.  I'm sure this will take a very long time to actually take affect however I'm glad some things are changing with the education.