Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out

In addition to the court cases that Maya discussed, there are certainly other events that provide important historical context for understanding the current situation. We encourage you to review the interactive timeline found in the reading below:

Reading: Timeline: A Heated History of Affirmative Action in America(Matthew Green, KQED)

Reflection Questions

We’ve learned that affirmative action has had a long history in U.S. higher education.

• What role has affirmative action or race-conscious admissions played in your community’s education system?