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Article: Public Education Network Hails U.S. Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action; Court Decision Highlights Urgency of K-12 Education Reforms.
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- AScribe Law News Service
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- June 25, 2003
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Byline: Public Education Network
WASHINGTON, June 25 (AScribe Newswire) -- Wendy Puriefoy, president of the Public Education Network (PEN), a national association of 80 local education funds, applauded Monday's U.S. Supreme Court decisions as an important affirmation of diversity in education.
"Racially diverse learning environments benefit everyone, whether you are in elementary school, the armed services, or college," Puriefoy said. "Unfortunately, our society and our institutions continue to discriminate when it comes to recognizing capability, aptitude, and talent. This decision strengthens the ability of educational institutions to provide greater ...