Equity
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the fair distribution of opportunities for all students
Equity & Diversity
What the Latest Civil Rights Data Show About Racial Disparities in 69传媒
The U.S. Department of Education released new data from 2021-22 covering students' access to STEM courses, school discipline, and more.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
'Conversation Over. Case Closed': Groupthink Is Hobbling Education Scholarship
Research isn't giving educators what they want, but a reset that encourages greater intellectual diversity is possible.
Equity & Diversity
Spotlight
Spotlight on Equity
This Spotlight will help you explore critical issues related to DEI, as well as strategies to address disparities in access and opportunity.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
The Fight Over DEI Continues. Can We Find Common Ground?
Polarizing discussion topics in education can spark a vicious cycle of blame. Is it possible to come to a mutual understanding?
Budget & Finance
鈥楳oney Matters. Now What?鈥�: How Districts Get More Funding for Poor 69传媒
Targeting more funding to students who are most in need has a measurable effect on their academic performance, according to new research.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Equity or Equality: Only One of These Sets 69传媒 Up for Success
Three educators offer ideas for how to create an equitable classroom learning experience for students.
Standards & Accountability
State Accountability Systems Aren't Actually Helping 69传媒 Improve
The systems under federal education law should do more to shine a light on racial disparities in students' performance, a new report says.
Teaching
Opinion
'Equality' and 'Equity' Are Different. But in Thriving 69传媒, They Coexist
Equity benefits the entire school community, even if it's met with resistance by some.
Equity & Diversity
Interactive
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 69传媒 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鈥攁nd What That Means for 69传媒 Today
Modern grading emerged at the turn of the 20th century and may be ripe for a rethink.
Artificial Intelligence
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
69传媒 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.