Schoolwork, advocacy place strain on student activists

Students struggle with mental health, academic pressures as they act on social justice responsibilities

"Other students have also seen their academic work impacted by their efforts to advance social justice causes. This past semester, David spent class time on his activist work in order to address a time-sensitive issue. As a result, one of David’s professors lowered his grade because he was distracted in class, he said."

HT:AP