We hear the terms equity and equality being used ad nauseam. Is there really a difference between the two terms and if so what are they? How is "equity" being used as a tool of change and does it make sense or is it more political and a power grab? Today we delve into equity and equality in K-12 education. Update: As we get ready to go to press here's an article from New York on gifted children programs being phased out due to...equity concerns...how far will this go? https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/10/08/new-york-city-has-run-out-of-gifted-and-talented-students-n1522585 Let's start off with some definitions: What does equity in education mean? Equity in … [Read more...]
