“Equity” is dominating K-12 public education. The drive for equity has bypassed the traditional goal of education in our public schools. Equity is no longer about providing equal opportunity but forcing uniform performance outcomes. Read More ›
However well-meaning, affirmative action is not the answer. It fails to address the root causes of educational performance disparities, creates an atmosphere of unequal opportunity and protection, and can even have negative effects on the very students who are meant to reap its benefits. We should instead come together and focus our efforts on reforming and redesigning K-12 education. Read More ›
It is not uncommon for the word equity to be in a public school mission statement or core values. However, while it sounds good in theory, what is the underlining philosophy, and is it one in which most Americans agree? Read More ›
