July 13, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a plan to eliminate a large part of student debt and banned colleges and universities from considering race in admissions. Both decisions will have a disproportionate effect on Black and Latino students.
An advocate for youth and a reporter discuss the rulings and what they mean for Californians.
Guests:
- Kristin McGuire, Executive director, Young Invincibles
- Michael Burke, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource:
- U.S. Supreme Court rejects student loan forgiveness
- Supreme Court rules against affirmative action in college admissions
- University of California looks to ‘share expertise’ after decades without affirmative action
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.