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Can a College Class Still Be Diverse?

The Supreme Court's decision restricts race consideration in admissions, creating uncertainty for military academies regarding their practices.

Federal Judge Upholds Racial Preferences in Naval Academy Admissions

The U.S. Naval Academy can consider race for admissions due to national security interests in achieving diversity.

Anti-affirmative action group sues Air Force Academy

The lawsuit against the Air Force Academy challenges race-conscious admissions after a Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

Can a College Class Still Be Diverse?

The Supreme Court's decision restricts race consideration in admissions, creating uncertainty for military academies regarding their practices.

Federal Judge Upholds Racial Preferences in Naval Academy Admissions

The U.S. Naval Academy can consider race for admissions due to national security interests in achieving diversity.

Anti-affirmative action group sues Air Force Academy

The lawsuit against the Air Force Academy challenges race-conscious admissions after a Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
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Activist sneak attack could kill admissions test for NYC's elite high schools

The future of the SHSAT is uncertain, causing anxiety for families seeking admission into specialized high schools.

California law bans college legacy and donor admissions, including USC, Stanford

California bans legacy and donor admissions at private universities to enhance equal educational opportunities for all.

LAUSD abruptly ends new admissions rules for gifted students amid parent fury over standards

L.A. Unified reverts to stricter admissions for gifted programs after backlash over equity and communication issues.
Superintendent Carvalho emphasizes engagement with community to address concerns regarding academic standards and admissions processes.

London Catholic school hits back after being called 'socially segregated'

Accusations of social and religious segregation at a prestigious London Catholic school.
Controversy over the selective admission policy favoring faith-based criteria despite socio-economic concerns.

US supreme court will not hear case on education diversity policies

The Supreme Court declined to challenge a high school's admissions policy promoting diversity.
Conservative justices dissented, arguing the policy led to discrimination against Asian Americans.

Activist sneak attack could kill admissions test for NYC's elite high schools

The future of the SHSAT is uncertain, causing anxiety for families seeking admission into specialized high schools.

California law bans college legacy and donor admissions, including USC, Stanford

California bans legacy and donor admissions at private universities to enhance equal educational opportunities for all.

LAUSD abruptly ends new admissions rules for gifted students amid parent fury over standards

L.A. Unified reverts to stricter admissions for gifted programs after backlash over equity and communication issues.
Superintendent Carvalho emphasizes engagement with community to address concerns regarding academic standards and admissions processes.

London Catholic school hits back after being called 'socially segregated'

Accusations of social and religious segregation at a prestigious London Catholic school.
Controversy over the selective admission policy favoring faith-based criteria despite socio-economic concerns.

US supreme court will not hear case on education diversity policies

The Supreme Court declined to challenge a high school's admissions policy promoting diversity.
Conservative justices dissented, arguing the policy led to discrimination against Asian Americans.
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Boston's school admissions policy

The Supreme Court declined to review a Boston admissions policy based on zip codes, signaling potential implications for merit-based school admissions processes.

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in elite high school admissions

The Supreme Court upheld a temporary admissions policy for Boston's elite schools that did not use entrance exams, citing safety during the pandemic.

SCOTUS declines to hear new case on race in school admissions

Justice Thomas and Justice Alito dissented in the case without providing a reason.
The new admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School led to increased diversity, as per the appeals court ruling.

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Boston's school admissions policy

The Supreme Court declined to review a Boston admissions policy based on zip codes, signaling potential implications for merit-based school admissions processes.

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in elite high school admissions

The Supreme Court upheld a temporary admissions policy for Boston's elite schools that did not use entrance exams, citing safety during the pandemic.

SCOTUS declines to hear new case on race in school admissions

Justice Thomas and Justice Alito dissented in the case without providing a reason.
The new admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School led to increased diversity, as per the appeals court ruling.
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A new Calif. law will likely make it harder for rich kids to get into Stanford

California legislation ends legacy admissions at private universities, aiming for a fairer admissions process by focusing on merit over familial donations.

California Bans Legacy Preferences at Private Universities

California bans legacy preferences in college admissions to promote fairness by eliminating special consideration for applicants with familial connections.

A new Calif. law will likely make it harder for rich kids to get into Stanford

California legislation ends legacy admissions at private universities, aiming for a fairer admissions process by focusing on merit over familial donations.

California Bans Legacy Preferences at Private Universities

California bans legacy preferences in college admissions to promote fairness by eliminating special consideration for applicants with familial connections.
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Women's college uses founder's 124-year-old will as excuse to bar trans students

Sweet Briar College will no longer admit transgender women, reinterpreting its century-old founding documents.

UT Austin joins the return to standardized testing movement

UT Austin reinstates standardized testing requirement for fall 2025 admission
Standardized scores combined with high school GPA can help identify successful students
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Six high schools will favor Manhattanites. What that means for the rest of us

Manhattan students to regain priority in coveted NYC high schools with 75% seat reservation.

Eleanor Roosevelt, Millennium, Lab among high schools that will give admissions bump to Manhattan students

Manhattan high schools reserve 75% seats for borough residents for the next admissions cycle.

SCOTUS OKs Admissions Discrimination at TJ High

Racial discrimination allowed at prestigious high school.
Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging discriminatory admissions policy.

Six high schools will favor Manhattanites. What that means for the rest of us

Manhattan students to regain priority in coveted NYC high schools with 75% seat reservation.

Eleanor Roosevelt, Millennium, Lab among high schools that will give admissions bump to Manhattan students

Manhattan high schools reserve 75% seats for borough residents for the next admissions cycle.

SCOTUS OKs Admissions Discrimination at TJ High

Racial discrimination allowed at prestigious high school.
Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging discriminatory admissions policy.
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