New York City has sought to revise the admissions policies at its eight selective schools so that these schools will be less segregated and better reflect the demographics of the boroughs where they are located. These efforts have led to a lawsuit alleging that the policies discriminate against Asian American students. Robert Kim discusses the arguments in the McAuliffe PTO v. de Blasio case and what it signifies for schools’ efforts to provide more access to advanced education.
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