VIDEO: Why Only Race-Conscious Policies Can Fix Racism in Higher Education
Income, the most commonly used substitute for race in policies, does not result in achieving racial justice
February 18, 2020 by EdTrust 
February 18, 2020 by EdTrust
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.
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