In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action, experts discuss fresh approaches and new imperatives for expanding access to higher education and supporting successful outcomes for students. This panel discussion included Ed Trust’s senior vice president, Wil Del Pilar.

The Partnership for College Completion released a report about the path forward for institutions in the aftermath of the SCOTUS decision to end affirmative action. The Partnership then hosted a virtual panel discussion featuring local and national experts, advocates, and a recent college graduate to talk about the report, their personal and professional experiences, and looking ahead. This panel discussion included Ed Trust’s senior vice president, Wil Del Pilar.

The main reason income, the most commonly used substitute for race in policies, does not result in achieving racial justice is because Black and White students and families with the same income often have vastly different experiences and circumstances that can affect educational and financial outcomes.