Equity, Districts, and Virtue Signalling

The Educational Triage Podcast

Educational Equity and the FCPS “Scandal”

Educational equity:

Educational equity is the concept of fairness in education, which means that all students should have access to the same educational opportunities, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, or socio-economic status. This includes providing resources and support to ensure that all students have the same chance to succeed in school.

This week we look at whether the intentions of #EducationalEquity are really for the benefit of the students or for the appearance of those actors. Are we walking the talk? Are we considering all students? OR are we working with the assumption that certain groups of students are worthy of sheltering and staying “safe” from the harm caused by others who do well?

The sites discussed:

Fairfax Schools Violated Students’ Civil Rights…

After reports that schools delayed telling students of awards, Va. widens probe

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