“I don’t think the answer is to limit one group so another group can prosper, but rather I wonder how we can broaden the opportunity so that more can be successful?” Is educational opportunity a zero-sum game? I w […]

I wonder if the students could bring a lawsuit against the university, using a cause of action like “intentional infliction of emotional distress.” Of course, it shouldn’t take legal pressure; the university […]

“Are they experiencing bounded ethicality? In other words, is there a gap between their ethical behavior and their desired behavior – that behavior that they would exhibit if they knew their actions were causing e […]

“I believe that I can take these steps to contribute toward equity in higher education admissions.”

Excellent, and I hope you’ll share the steps you take along that journey. There is so much work to be done.

“Are we just repeating history and okay with it??”

Well, that’s a question worth pondering…

Yes, the connection between the U.S. education system and Germany is strong. We have German to thank for the idea of “kindergarten” (see e.g. […]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I think your critiques are spot on.

“Admission standards in public institutions are what they are primarily because those institutions are forced to rely heavily on tuition as […]

(*claps and nods approvingly*)

I don’t know if you are following the debates/arguments around K-12 school re-opening, but there’s a significant racial gap with respect to who wants students back in school […]

“What we need is a more widely accepted definition of what justice is, or what ethical framework we use, so that we can all work towards the same goals.”

Yes, that. What does a systemic commitment to […]

That line you quote in the beginning is a great line!

Also, I am pleased to say that for our Ed.D. program, we are now test optional (and I hope on our way to not looking at test scores at all).

Leaning on “tradition” is indeed problematic, all across the system. In fact, while I like the recommendations in the Georgetown report, I believe there are things that can be done (and undone; see e.g. […]

I, too, like the recommendations of the report. And, I think there are things we can do at the K-12 level to improve the situation as well.

So, what are your thoughts on the Gainful Employment Rule? Do you think there are equity considerations behind the rule?

“I would encourage public institutions of higher education to expand policies to be more effective in viewing higher education as a large part of developing students for their communities and the larger society […]

Do you think a move away from using tests for admissions will help alleviate the problems raised in the Georgetown report? If so, how?

“I discussed this topic with the AP and DE teachers at my school. We discussed how there are students of color who have lacked resources to succeed in these classes and also get into these classes as well. No […]

“It is unimaginable that we still need to consider equal protection of the law to provide our students with educational opportunities.” It is, isn’t it? Sigh.

“…there are other aspects of discrimination within schools that should be addressed under the provision.” Like what? Are you referencing SPED, discipline, AP, etc.?

“In engaging in discussions to review data run by these programs, it is hard not to feel disheartened. Deflection, defensiveness, and disengagement have been experiences I have witnessed in conversations. How can […]

I’m sorry you never became Superman, but I am glad to see that you are part of an educational leadership team that is working to make lives better for many young people.