US Supreme Court to hear case on race in school admissions

A group of parents claims local admission policy boosts Black and Latino students while constraining Asian applicants.

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Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

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The court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education.

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US Supreme Court to hear case on race in school admissions

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Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

The court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education.

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