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Claim Text: It’s a chimera to think there is one way to pick the class that will make everybody happy.
Simplified Text: It is a chimera to think there is one way to pick the class that will make everybody happy.
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Claim Maker: Professor Lemann
Context Type: News Article
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Subject Tags: 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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