In examining examples of equity issues in education, one clear-cut example is the homework gap. While the homework gap has existed for some time, the massive virtual learning spurred by the COVID-19 ...

Equity asks us to acknowledge people for their full and authentic selves.” St. Peters says. “Examples of equity in school might look like different seating for folks with physical disabilities, extra ...

Rodney Sharp, an equity specialist with Rochester Public Schools, looks out over the cafeteria during lunch Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at John Marshall High School in Rochester. Joe Ahlquist / Post ...

Daytona Beach schools, in Florida, for example, hired a consultant to train administrators and school counselors on equity, so those individuals could continue the work indefinitely. Every teacher ...

Almost no Republican districts – just 7% and 6%, respectively – mention “equity” and “inclusion" in their mission statements, for example, compared with 29% and 21% of Democratic districts.

This new series will again try to make an impact on educators’ understanding of why we need to focus more on equity, instead of equality, in our schools. Today’s contributors were also guests ...

Their definition of equity amounts to universal mediocrity. Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson’s December 14 decision to eliminate the city’s 11 selective public high schools, which use standardized tests ...

Black students make up 7% of the district but accounted for 19% of suspensions in the 2018-2019 school year. AzMERIT testing data showed 38% of Black students and 48% of Hispanic students passed ...

How digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools Michael Webb, Chief Technology Officer, Identity Automation December 5, ... for example, one username and password. Furthermore, IT teams can ...

SAN ANTONIO – As part of his plan to reform education, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he wants to ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at K-12 public schools. Last week, Abbott ...

I’m speaking up with a heavy heart today. The Beloit Board of Education has neglected Merrill Elementary, a school serving mostly Black and Brown students, by refusing to provide an ...

Just got the Vancouver Public Schools pamphlet explaining what the latest election levy is for. ... Fix pay equity in schools. By James Lindner, Vancouver Published : February 10, 2025 ...