equity in education
Equal learning access
Equity in education is the principle that educational resources, opportunities, and support should be distributed according to students' needs rather than equally across the board.
The concept distinguishes itself from equality: equality gives every student the same textbook, while equity ensures students who need extra help receive it.
The district's equity in education initiative directed more funding to underperforming schools.
Critics from different directions debate whether the term masks lowered standards or doesn't go far enough to address systemic barriers.
- graduation ratesPercentage finishing their degrees
- inclusionBeing made part
- diversityState of varied elements
- equal accessUniform right to participate
- level playing fieldEqual competitive conditions
scholarships · free lunch program · school funding · accessibility · underserved communities · affirmative action · anti-discrimination · universal design · marginalized · mentorship programs · teacher training · cultural competence · college readiness · tutoring programs · standardized testing · resource allocation · community engagement · mental health support
equity in educationeducational inequality
Uneven access to learning
equity in educationsegregated education
Schooling divided by group identity
educational segregation · school-to-prison pipeline · discriminatory practices · gatekeeping