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> it would still not be representative of the racial makeup of our population. I think the point is that it doesn't need to. College admission is 18 years lat

• shanecleveland 3y ago
  Early intervention is absolutely best. I have four children and we have about as much opportunity, support and resources as you could ask for, and it is still a huge undertaking to raise a family. Affordable/free preschool, childcare, school lunches, summer programs, etc., would all be helpful. Perhaps universities can (are?) getting involved in that. But until we do a better job as a country/society funding these programs for all, then disparities will persist. In the absence of that, the need remains.
  • parineum 3y ago
    > Perhaps universities can (are?) getting involved in that. But until we do a better job as a country/society funding these programs for all, then disparities will persist. This is actually something I was thinking about reading through these comments. These universities should focus on "giving back" type programs, I think. Something like sending their professors to underprivileged schools to speak to or involve themselves in students lives. Mentorship programs that start much earlier in a child's life could make a massive difference. The problem with programs like that is they don't provide tangible results fast enough for administrator and politicians to justify themselves.