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Friedrichs v. CTA – Supreme Court Hears a Major Education Case

Today (Monday, January 11, 2016), the Supreme Court will hear the case Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association (CTA) in what could be a pivotal moment educators, their unions, collective bargaining, and fair share fees. In case you haven’t heard of this case, the crux of the issue is that 9 teachers in California are suing their union to […]

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Supreme Court Rules on Affirmative Action Case

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] On Monday, June 24, 2013, the Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas, the higher education affirmative action case.  I previously wrote about affirmative action and […]

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In Defense of Affirmative Action: The Difference Between Opportunity & Results

This year begins with a very significant anniversary in the United States.  One hundred fifty years ago, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.  It was probably one of the most significant documents ever entered into our Congressional Record based on the change it incited.  As we return to school this new year after a […]

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A Blind Eye to Color: The Future of Affirmative Action in U.S. Colleges and Universities

Most colleges and universities in the U.S. seek to provide an educational environment where students, faculty, and staff share their experiences and learn from one another. The first gatekeeper of learning utopia is the Office of Admissions at the university level. Admissions officers are charged with the important task of selecting the right students to […]