Title: The importance and principle of equity in early education
Headings: Equity in Early Education: The Principle
Education
Equity in Early Education: The Principle
Equity in Education and Life: The Key to Better Outcomes
Three Strategies for Achieving Equity in Early Education
STRATEGY #1: ADDRESS POVERTY AND THE ECOSYSTEM
STRATEGY #2: INCREASE ACCESS AND REMOVE BARRIERS
STRATEGY #3: USE DATA AND REPORTING TO TARGET SERVICES AND SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON EQUITY
The Importance of Embracing Equity as a Core Value

Content: According to the group, equity is the core concept that should form the foundation of any policy discussions around PreK to grade three (P-3) education. The report provides us with a clear definition of equity: “ Educational equity is the assurance that every student has access to the resources and educational rigor they need during their education despite race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, family background or family income.” An equitable education system helps all students develop the knowledge and skills they need to be engaged and become productive members of society. More importantly, giving all children an equitable start would lead to better economic and social outcomes for individuals, for regions, and for our nation. Three Strategies for Achieving Equity in Early Education
For each of the five principles identified in the SPREE Framework, the SPREE working group also outlined a number of strategies for accomplishing that principle. These strategies represent actionable steps that, if followed, increase the likelihood of moving toward educational equity. Let’s take a short overview of the three strategies that are highlighted in the Equity principle. In the followup to this post, “ Equity in Education: The Strategies ,” we’ll go into more detail.