What a Great Idea!
The Boston Globe recently covered a Harvard University announcement indicating that they are considering using some of their endowment to provide education for students that are not from the cookie-cutter mold of privilege and academic achievement, but who still have great promise with a little investment. The proposal would provide education and support (as well as living expenses) for single parents with less than perfect SAT scores, thus allowing them to gain meaningful employment and the privileges an ivy league education affords. Harvard is also encouraging other colleges and universities with well-invested endowments to consider such a program. As the article indicates, it is easy to provide education for a student who scores a perfect SAT, while the real challenge is providing it to students who need extra support. I definitely support this affirmative action approach.