S1E45 - Our Unwavering Commitment

Show Last week the Supreme Court delivered decisions in two related cases challenging race-conscious admissions in higher education. The decisions declared race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina unlawful under the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The decision ended decades of practice in which universities have been able to consider an applicant’s race as one factor among many in a holistic admissions review process. While it is too soon to tell what the impact of this decision will be on the makeup of colleges and universities, the message it sends - that racial inequity is no longer an issue that colleges should be empowered to address - is troubling. Notes While the implications for this decision remain unclear for K-12 private schools, Hillbrook is and will continue to be committed to building an intentionally diverse community. As universities and colleges have noted, we will, of course, comply with the law in our enrollment practices. And yet we will do everything within our power to continue to attract, enroll, and retain a diverse set of students and families. We know that the strongest academic programs are diverse programs. Full stop. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.