In the News: An Unusual Idea for Fixing School Segregation
What if admissions officers would look favorably on students who attended an economically integrated school, much as they do those who have had unusual travel experiences or outstanding extracurricular achievements? This new theory builds on Making Caring Common’s Turning The Tide report that outlines its partnership with colleges to de-emphasize applicants' resume padding and hyper-competitive achievement, and prioritize communal values and work taking care of others.