Selling kids dreams of the Ivy League means reinforcing elites' racism

By Sara David. I was always taught that getting admitted to an Ivy is the ultimate goal. But we shouldn’t teach smart kids of color that they have to leave home to be successful. For most American families, sending a child to an Ivy League school is a pipe dream. Even if you’re lucky enough to win that kind of genetic and situational lottery, these institutions have a long history of racial homogeny. As a person of color, it’s not enough just to be admitted. Read more...