Equity
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the fair distribution of opportunities for all students
Equity & Diversity
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Equitable Access to AP Courses: How Each State Is Doing
College Board data broken down by race and ethnicity helps educators assess gaps in equity, researchers say.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Should Schools Adopt Equitable Grading Practices? A Teacher Voices His Concerns
Responsible grading needs to reflect more than just content mastery, argues a veteran educator.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Equity and Equality Aren't the Same Thing. What Does That Look Like in Education?
Every learner is different, so it's not going to be beneficial to give every student the same support.
Student Achievement
Opinion
A Brief History of Grading—and What That Means for Schools Today
Modern grading emerged at the turn of the 20th century and may be ripe for a rethink.
Classroom Technology
1 in 3 College Applicants Used AI for Essay Help. Did They Cheat?
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have put a high-tech twist on decades-old questions of fairness in the college admissions process.
English Learners
Students Nationwide Can Earn a Seal of Biliteracy. How It Can Be More Accessible
All 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to formalize a seal that celebrates students' bilingualism.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Enrollment Down. Achievement Lackluster. Should This School Close?
An equity researcher describes how coming district-reorganization decisions can help preserve Black communities in central cities.
Teaching
Opinion
'More Inclusive Policies,' What Teachers Say They Want
When restrictions are placed on instruction, students lose out.
Classroom Technology
3 Tips for Using Tech to Meet All Students' Needs
Technology is everywhere in most classrooms, but equitable access to it for all students still isn’t a reality.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Does Getting Rid of the 'Zero' Fuel Grade Inflation?
Not everyone thinks this student grading practice is a good idea, including some researchers and educators.
Equity & Diversity
School Librarians Are Creating Free Book Fairs. Here's How
School librarians are turning to free book fairs in an effort to get more books to children in poverty.
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Want to Start Your Own Free Book Fair? Here's How You Can Get Started
Book fairs may shut out families in poverty. Here's how some school librarians are making free versions.
Classroom Technology
AI and Equity, Explained: A Guide for K-12 Schools
Educators need to be aware that AI technology is only as good as the data it’s been trained on. That data often reflects society's biases.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
We Can End Academic Tracking Fast—Or We Can Do It Right
Eliminating ability grouping can give students better opportunities, but teachers must be ready to get students to grade-level standards.