Asian Americans and the Future of Affirmative Action
The way members of the ‘model minority’ are treated in elite-college admissions could affect race-based standards moving forward.
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Are There Good Alternatives to Affirmative Action?
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the use of race in some admissions decisions, but it doesn’t mean all colleges are free to employ the practice.
How Affirmative Action Won the Day
In a 4-3 ruling on a case almost a decade in the making, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges can factor in race in admissions decisions.
Affirmative Action Survives at the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court turned back a conservative challenge to the University of Texas at Austin’s plan to increase student diversity.
Is Estonia the New Finland?
With a focus on equity, the northern European country has quietly joined the ranks of the global education elite.