{"id":2048230,"date":"2023-09-28T15:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mark-takano-spars-with-witness-linking-end-to-standardized-tests-to-george-floyd\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T15:30:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:30:06","slug":"mark-takano-spars-with-witness-linking-end-to-standardized-tests-to-george-floyd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mark-takano-spars-with-witness-linking-end-to-standardized-tests-to-george-floyd\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Takano debates witness connecting standardized tests to George Floyd&#8217;s death."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmark-takano-spars-with-witness-linking-end-to-standardized-tests-to-george-floyd%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2048230&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Affirmative Action Hearing Sparks Contentious Debate on College Admissions<\/h2>\n<p>A House subcommittee \u2063hearing on affirmative action Thursday turned into a heated exchange between Rep. Mark\u2063 Takano (D-CA) and\u200c a Chinese American witness. The focus of the hearing, \u2064titled &#8220;How SCOTUS&#8217;s Decision on Race-Based Admissions is Shaping University Policies,&#8221; \u2064was the impact of\u200c the Supreme Court&#8217;s recent ruling on\u200c college admissions.<\/p>\n<h3>Standardized Testing and College Admissions<\/h3>\n<p>One of \u200dthe witnesses\u200d invited to testify was Yukong Mike Zhao, the\u200d president of\u2064 the\u200d Asian American Coalition for Education. Zhao \u2062argued that the move towards test-optional applications in colleges, which has been accelerated since the death of George Floyd,\u200c has undermined the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-wealthy-class\/\" title=\"The Wealthy Class\">merit-based assessment<\/a> in admissions.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;In the wake of the \u2064Covid-19 pandemic and George\u2063 Floyd\u2019s tragic death, \u200cover \u2062one thousand colleges and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mark-takano-spars-with-witness-linking-end-to-standardized-tests-to-george-floyd\/\" title=\"Mark Takano debates witness connecting standardized tests to George Floyd's death.\">universities made standardized tests optional<\/a> for their admissions,&#8221; Zhao&#8217;s submitted testimony reads.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>However, Takano challenged Zhao&#8217;s assertion, suggesting that the shift to test-optional applications\u2063 was primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling SAT\u200b and ACT tests.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;You want to attribute it to George Floyd&#8217;s death. That&#8217;s kind of \u2062a curious thing,&#8221; Takano said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Zhao responded by stating that advocates\u200c of racial \u2063equity took\u200b advantage of the situation.<\/p>\n<h3>The Controversy Surrounding Standardized Testing<\/h3>\n<p>The connection between race and standardized testing was a recurring theme during the hearing. David Hinojosa,\u200d another witness, argued that standardized testing has eugenic roots and is \u200bbiased.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;[Standardized tests] \u2064are incredibly biased instruments. They were started based on\u200b eugenic\u2064 science, which has obviously been dismissed by the \u2063scientific community,&#8221; Hinojosa said. &#8220;They&#8217;re poor\u200d predictors \u200bof college readiness, so \u2064there&#8217;s no connection to that, and your test\u200d scores are predicted\u2063 based on your\u2062 zip code and the quality of education you \u200breceived.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The debate over the role of\u200c standardized testing in college admissions continues to be \u200da contentious issue, with proponents and opponents\u200d offering \u2063differing perspectives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from\u2062 the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Rt&#8217;s recent decision\u2064 on affirmative \u2063action in college admissions influenced university policies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rt&#8217;s recent decision on affirmative action in college admissions and\u200d how it has influenced\u200b university policies. The proceedings took an unexpected turn when a Chinese American witness engaged \u2062in\u200d a contentious debate with\u200d Representative Mark Takano, sparking further discussion on the \u2063complexities of affirmative action.<\/p>\n<p>Affirmative action has been a highly debated and controversial topic, as it \u2064aims to counterbalance historical discrimination and promote diversity in educational institutions. The Supreme Court\u2019s decision on Fisher v. University of Texas in 2016 established that race can\u2064 be \u200dconsidered\u200c as a factor in \u2064admissions, but it must be done so in a narrowly\u200c tailored manner.<\/p>\n<p>During\u200d the\u200c hearing, the witness, whose identity \u2063has \u2064not been disclosed,\u200b expressed \u2063concerns that affirmative action policies unfairly disadvantage Asian Americans in college admissions.\u2064 This viewpoint\u200d aligns with a pending lawsuit against Harvard University, in which Asian-American applicants argue that the institution&#8217;s admissions practices discriminate against them. As the witness passionately articulated these concerns, tensions rose, and\u2062 a heated exchange \u2062ensued.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Takano, a strong supporter of affirmative action, countered the witness&#8217;s claims by asserting the importance of diversity and the historical context behind \u2063such policies. He mentioned that affirmative \u2064action \u200bis not solely about\u2063 race but also considers individual backgrounds, socioeconomic status, and other factors that contribute to a diverse and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-crt-nonsense-has-infiltrated-medical-schools\/\" title=\"The CRT Nonsense Has Infiltrated Medical Schools\">inclusive educational environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange between Representative Takano and the witness encapsulates the ongoing debate on affirmative action and \u200dits impact on college admissions. The issue has divided opinions, with \u2064proponents arguing that it plays \u2063a\u2062 vital role in correcting historical inequalities\u2064 and \u2064fostering diversity, while opponents claim it discriminates against certain racial or ethnic groups.<\/p>\n<p>Asian Americans,\u2062 specifically, have been \u200cat the center of this controversy.\u2062 Critics argue that highly qualified Asian American\u200c students\u200b are often rejected by colleges \u2063that \u2063prioritize racial\u200b quotas,\u2064 leading \u2064to accusations of discrimination. Supporters of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-colleges-likely-to-seek-workarounds-in-aftermath-of-ban-on-affirmative-action\/\" title=\"Colleges may find ways around Affirmative Action ban.\">affirmative action argue<\/a>\u2063 that race is just one factor amongst several and that diversity benefits all students by providing broad\u200b perspectives and interactions that better prepare them for a diverse society.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of personal opinions on affirmative\u200d action, \u200bthe\u2063 discussion and hearings surrounding \u200cthis topic demonstrate its enduring significance in shaping college admissions policies. As colleges \u2063and universities strive to create an inclusive and\u200b representative student body, they must grapple with finding a balance between maintaining\u200b diversity and ensuring fairness \u200dfor all applicants.<\/p>\n<p>While the fiery debate in the House subcommittee\u2063 hearing shed light on the complexities and controversies surrounding affirmative action,\u2064 it will take a significant collective effort to navigate this contentious issue. It remains crucial for\u2063 policymakers, educational institutions, and society as a whole to engage in \u2062thoughtful and informed \u200ddiscussions to find a middle \u2062ground that respects both the principles of fairness and the belief \u200bin the importance of\u200d diversity.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the affirmative action hearing in the House subcommittee led to a contentious debate between Representative Mark Takano and a Chinese American witness. This incident highlights \u2062the ongoing controversy surrounding affirmative action and its impact \u200con college admissions. As the nation continues to grapple with issues of racial equality and \u2062diversity, it is imperative to engage in respectful and informed discussions to shape policies that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-committee-deadlocks-holds-up-biden-nominee-who-rejects-constitutional-due-process-rights-for-college-students\/\" title=\"Senate Committee Deadlocks, Holds Up Biden Nominee Who Rejects Constitutional Due Process Rights For College Students\">provide equal opportunities<\/a> for \u2063all while fostering an inclusive educational \u200denvironment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A House subcommittee hearing on affirmative action got heated as Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) and a Chinese American witness clashed over the shift away from standardized tests in college admissions. 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