Tag: amicus
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NAGC Files Amicus Brief in Support of Equitable Access to Exam Schools in Boston
the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) submitted an amicus brief to the First Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence Corp. v. School Committee of the City of Boston. In its brief, the Association presented published position statements, articles, and policy positions in support of the Boston…
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Civil Rights Groups Submit Amicus Brief in Support of Race-neutral Admissions Policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Appellee appears to recognize that controlling precedent foreclosed a findingof discriminatory intent, but nevertheless invited the district court to misapply thelaw in furtherance of its attempt to change the law to prevent schools across thecountry from removing known barriers to opportunity and adopting race-neutral,research-based reforms to promote equality. NAACPLDF Amicus Using past results as a…