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National Association of Scholars Cheer CUNY Changes, Decry Affirmative Action During Conference - City University of New York

Black Issues in Higher Education, Feb 1, 2001 by Ronald Roach

"The mayor and I have been accused of chasing [three previous school superintendents] away. And [our accusers] are right," Badillo said. "We have to abolish social promotion."

Dr. Laurie Morrow, a Louisiana State University English professor and a NAS member since its early days, says she appreciates the evolution NAS has made.

"I'm very optimistic about the future of NAS. It seems the organization has shifted its mission to focus more on a reform agenda for higher education. The organization seems to have a broader agenda and it's not just solely exposing [political correctness] anymore," Morrow said.

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