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Which is fair? Which is right and just? But most importantly, which path will America take into the future?
Equality is fair and just. Which path will America take? Probably the wrong pathWhich is fair? Which is right and just? But most importantly, which path will America take into the future?
Definition of terms would be helpful.
In that case, the discussion is moot.
Their definition of equity is different than yours.Is it though? Michigan schools are all about some equity (the word "equal" never appears in this document, equity/equitable appears 9 times): https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcr/Roseville_Public_Schools_Equity_Strategic_Plan_703422_7.pdf
This is a very important discussion indeed.
Is it though? Michigan schools are all about some equity (the word "equal" never appears in this document, equity/equitable appears 9 times): https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcr/Roseville_Public_Schools_Equity_Strategic_Plan_703422_7.pdf
This is a very important discussion indeed.
The Document You Linked said:Our Equity Vision Roseville Area Schools is committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful learning environment for every student, family, and staff member regardless of: race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, home or first language, religion, national origin, age, physical appearance.
The Document You Linked said:Equity Accepting and valuing each individual for who they are and providing the structures, environment and resources each person needs to reach their greatest potential.
The Document You Linked said:...equitable learning environment
Their definition of equity is different than yours.
"Equity: Accepting and valuing each individual for who they are and providing the structures, environment and resources each person needs to reach their greatest potential."
And only your wife knows this, but not any of the teachers or administrators of this school district?Which, in practice, results in inequality in order to achieve an equalness of outcome; and the approach is partially dealing with immutable qualities of the students. They want to address the issues of poverty, drop out rates, and lack of proficiency, but will not acknowledge or address that the problems with those things are a direct result of parental encouragement and involvement at home. As my wife is an ex-teacher in an inner city school, you knew which kids had parents that fostered educational achievements and priorities versus those who did not; and this spanned race, gender and economic status.
Which, in practice, results in inequality in order to achieve an equalness of outcome; and the approach is partially dealing with immutable qualities of the students. They want to address the issues of poverty, drop out rates, and lack of proficiency, but will not acknowledge or address that the problems with those things are a direct result of parental encouragement and involvement at home. As my wife is an ex-teacher in an inner city school, you knew which kids had parents that fostered educational achievements and priorities versus those who did not; and this spanned race, gender and economic status.
FOCUS AREA 2 Improve communication and genuine engagement with families and communities, especially with our underrepresented communities
And only your wife knows this, but not any of the teachers or administrators of this school district?
This whole "zero sum" mentality, that helping one group of students in ways specific to them somehow deprives other students who don't need the same level of attention is toxic and needs to die.
"FOCUS AREA 2 Improve communication and genuine engagement with families and communities, especially with our underrepresented communities"Oh no, it's common knowledge and class after class, year and year it's quite realized. They just don't feel they have the authority to remind parents they are responsible for their child's education just as much, if not moreso, than the school system's.
"FOCUS AREA 2 Improve communication and genuine engagement with families and communities, especially with our underrepresented communities"
I think this proves my point: There are many who unbashfully will champion unequal treatment of students. Thus, some children are at best ignored, at worst dragged down, so that there is equality of outcome (ie: "equity").
You're still forcing your own definition onto the school district, which defines "equity" as each student reaching his full potential, not equality of achievement. These are children, and some will need more help in some areas than others to do it. There is no indication that they believe all potentials are the same--which is what you imply.I think this proves my point: There are many who unbashfully will champion unequal treatment of students. Thus, some children are at best ignored, at worst dragged down, so that there is equality of outcome (ie: "equity").
And this proves mine. It's not a zero sum game.
People like to use the dictionary when discussing other topics, none of your definitions appear in the dictionary.Equality: equal opportunity for everyone
Equity: equal outcomes for everyone