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Tag: U.S. Supreme Court: Page 2
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Scholars Believe Supreme Court Likely to End Affirmative Action with Kavanaugh
Scholars from coast to coast expect the Senate Judiciary Committee to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh – and they expect him to help end affirmative action by ruling against it in cases that reach the high court.
September 13, 2018
Opinion
Diversity at Stake in Kavanaugh Hearings
Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination is about institutionalizing the trend at the highest court to reverse everything that makes American society coincide with a sense of racial diversity and fairness.
September 5, 2018
News Roundup
DOJ Sides with Asian-Americans in Bias Suit Against Harvard
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicated its strongest support to date for the plaintiffs in a controversial, highly publicized federal lawsuit alleging that Harvard University unfairly discriminates against Asian-American applicants, according to CNN and other reports. On Thursday, the DOJ submitted a statement of interest to the court in opposition to Harvard’s motion for a […]
August 31, 2018
Opinion
To Imperil Affirmative Action is to Imperil the Future of Millions
Anyone who has been in higher education admissions over the last 40 years knows why colorblind admissions simply will not work in in a color-conscious society burdened by educational disadvantage due to a number of factors, of which race is the most prominent.
August 30, 2018
Opinion
A Transformative Model for Diversity in Higher Education
The mere mention of the words “affirmative action” in the college admissions process evokes heated debates that often overshadow the true value of diversity that policies are meant to achieve. How can the prioritization of diversity in university settings become a real practice and a unifying force? Israel may have an answer.
August 15, 2018
Opinion
NAFEO Urges Continuing Affirmative Action Efforts in Higher Ed
Every student benefits from inclusive and diverse classrooms, not just students of color. NAFEO urges all school systems, colleges and universities not to retreat from their thoughtful, holistic review processes of applicants that are resulting in diverse environments.
July 18, 2018
News Roundup
Kavanaugh Begins Congress Tour, Selling Himself for Court
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, mapped out strategy with Republican leaders Tuesday, launching a fierce confirmation battle that could remake the court for decades and roil the midterm elections in the meantime. Kavanaugh, a favorite of the GOP establishment, first huddled with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. He […]
July 10, 2018
Latest News
Experts: Affirmative Action May Feel Riskier Now for Colleges
Colleges and universities committed to using race as one of many considerations in creating a diverse student body are likely to be a lot more concerned about the risks now that the White House has announced a rollback of guidelines issued by the prior administration.
July 5, 2018
Latest News
Kendi Pushes Educators Not to Embrace Racist Ideologies, Policies
American University’s annual Summit Institute on Education Equity and Justice drew in dozens of community members—particularly educators—who wanted to share best practices that lead to equitable outcomes for underserved students, families and communities.
July 1, 2018
Opinion
The Opposite of Progress
The slate of 2018 decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court has a direct impact on questions previously settled in American history. The failure to protect access to voting, representation and labor return us to bygone eras when the interests of underrepresented groups were deemed insignificant.
June 28, 2018
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Higher Ed Mulls Supreme Court Ruling Against Mandatory Union Fee
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Wednesday against a mandatory labor union fee for nonmember public-sector employees met with immediate criticism, some from observers in higher education who anticipate a negative impact on unions at state-funded universities.
June 27, 2018
Sports
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to College Sports Gambling
The NCAA, which has played a game of tug-of-war for years with its staunch anti-college gambling stance, was placed on notice as the inevitable finally happened in the sports betting world. Legal betting will be allowed on college games in states —not just Nevada anymore — if the individual states choose,
May 20, 2018
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