Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action shows diversity still matters

Andrew Blotky writes about today's Supreme Court ruling on the admissions program at the University of Texas.

Today’s 7-1 Supreme Court decision on diversity in the University of Texas admissions program reaffirms the crucial role that diversity plays in the strength of America – even while requiring the university to again jump through hoops to prove the validity of its admissions program.

All students – no matter where they live, or what their race or social status – benefit from a diverse educational environment where they learn from the life experiences of their classmates, and can carry these experiences with them through their lives.

The above excerpt was originally published in The Christian Science Monitor. Click here to view the full article.

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