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The Trump administration’s attempt to pressure colleges to weigh tests more heavily could “resegregate elite higher education — let’s call that for what it is.”
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The Trump administration’s attempt to pressure colleges could resegregate elite higher education.
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Professor Lemann
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News Article
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    "person": "Professor Lemann"
}
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Politics Education
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM (6 months ago)

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Trump Escalates a Fight Over How to Measure Merit in American Education
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/us/trump-merit-affirmative-action-colleges.html

President Trump signed an executive order requiring universities to disclose applicant data, sparking debate over merit in admissions. The order aims to increase scrutiny of colleges' practices, potentially impacting diversity. Experts predict the order could lead to wealthier, less diverse student populations.

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