Is Schooling Equitable?

     For the most part, schooling is equal but not equitable. Although both terms might seem similar, they’re not. Equality is equal resources for all students and is more group-focused, while equity is fair for all students and is more individual-focused. Equity is about offering individualized support to each student to support whatever needs or barriers they have, like poverty or limited transportation or food needs. Equity provides students with resources that fit their circumstances. Equity is different and unique for each student, equality gives students equal resources, which might or might not fit all their needs, it might be good for one student but not beneficial to another student. An example of equality would be the teacher teaching the whole class visual learning only, it’s equal but not suitable for every student if they have different learning styles. Equity would be the teacher matching the students learning capabilities and providing the teaching styles that they need. 

     In the video “Every Kid Needs a Champion”, the speaker says a quote from James Comer that says “no significant learning can occur without a significant relationship”. This means that all students should be treated as individuals. This relates to equity because it has to do with individual-focused teaching. So instead of just seeing your class as a whole group, which would be equality, see them all as separate individuals, which would be equity. If schooling is equitable, it would result in higher test scores from students, better health, stronger social atmosphere, economic growth, academic growth and great teacher-student relationships.