Title: Equity in Education: What it Is and Why it Matters - Thinking Maps
Headings: Equity in Education: What it Is and Why it Matters
Equity in Education: What it Is and Why it Matters
What Do We Mean By Equity, Anyway?
Aspects of Educational Equity
Promoting Equity at the School and Classroom Level
Empowering All Students to Succeed
For Further Reading and Viewing
The Challenges of Equity in Public Education
An Equity Q&A with Laura Slover, CEO at CenterPoint Education Solutions
Equity vs. Equality in the Classroom

Content: Academic standards: Are all students held to high performance standards? How are standards modified to accommodate students with special needs? Academic content and support: Do all students have access to high-quality content that fits their educational needs? What supports are provided for students who need extra help to achieve academic goals? Do all students have highly qualified teachers who are well prepared to meet their needs? OECD has outlined ten critical steps to equity in education that encompass educational design, practices, and resourcing. Promoting Equity at the School and Classroom Level
While some aspects of equity in education must be addressed on a broader systemic scale, there are many things that can be done at the individual school and classroom level to create a more equitable environment for students. Achieving equity is closely tied to personalized learning: