Equity & Equality in the Inclusive Classroom

Although these terms are often used interchangeably they are in fact very different. Understanding the differences in the meanings is essential when trying to develop a truly inclusive classroom. Educators must understand the fundamental differences in order to resolve issues that may be faced by disadvantaged students.

With the increase in diverse populations within the US educational system as well as the inclusive classroom being deemed appropriate for students who struggle creating equity is of upmost importance.

For this article, an educational organization’s policy regarding equity, equality, or equal opportunity is reviewed and discussed. The use of federal legislation and court cases that define compliance to educational equity was used as the basis for this examination.

This article explores The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) guidance on how schools can pursue racial diversity. School districts and Postsecondary institutions have flexibility, for example, to avoid racial isolation through decisions about siting schools and academic programs, drawing school attendance zones, aligning grades between schools, and setting enrollment/transfer policies.

Traditional views of post secondary students must change to reflect todays diverse student populations. Students from underserved communities should be supported and guided to ensure educational success.

What is the Opt Out Movement and why are parents choosing to Opt Out.

Many programs aimed at creating Equity in education have fallen short of any real change. Rhode Island began rigerously investigating and funding opportunity grants in 2016. This article discusses the details and outcomes of one such program.

The de-tracking movement and one schools journey to inclusive classroom practices.

How 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative success in one school district is building community engagement and partnerships to help create equity in an area of poverty.