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Anti-Asian Bias is Never Okay
Seemingly “benign” discrimination can spread like wildfire into overt, hateful, violent, and even deadly racism. If we tell ourselves it is okay to discriminate in one area because it is better “overall,” what signals and messages are we sending over time? What messages are we telling our Asian American students about their value and worth?
FUTURE Act establishes permanent funding to HBCUs, simplifies FAFSA
The Senate voted unanimously to pass the FUTURE Act (Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education) on Thursday, securing $225 million annually in funding for HBCUs and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
National Association of College Admission Counseling Changes Likely to Further Unlevel Playing Field
Sparked by a Department of Justice ruling to increase competition for new and current undergraduates, the National Association of College Admission Counseling this Fall voted to amend its policies to line up with the DOJ’s ruling.
Princeton and Stanford drop requirements for essay testing - The Washington Post
Princeton and Stanford no longer require students to submit the ACT or SAT with writing. Students may send the SAT or ACT without writing, and it will not hurt their applications.
Justice Department backs suit challenging Harvard's use of race in admissions
Inside Higher Ed comments on the ongoing lawsuit by the Students for Fair Admissions.