Heritage Foundation And Peter Sagal

Equity versus equality is an important concept, acknowledging that different people need different things to learn best teaches acceptance of differences and understanding of others. Equality is everyone getting the same thing for example the same novel to read. Equity is everyone getting the novel in a format they can read, for example, braille, large print, or an audio version. The goal of equity is “giving each student access to the resources they need to learn and thrive” (Safir, 2016, para. 6).

Another example of equity is the use of elevators for students who cannot use the stairs. Equality in this situation would be everyone having to use the stairs. According to Safir (2016), “Equality means giving everyone the same resources” (para. 6). Equality is everyone getting a seat in the class, and equity is preferential seating for those needing it, possibly for ADD, vision, social-emotional needs, etc.

Equity is shown in IEPs and 504s, they have accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction that help a student access the curriculum better. Increasing their ability to learn and succeed at school. Some examples are separate testing areas, the use of manipulatives or calculators for math, fewer questions to answer in English, small group instruction in reading, or speech therapy services.

There is a lot of debate in my area about equality and equity in school funding. Mann (2014) supports equity in diving up resources in districts. He agrees students having equal access to a high-quality education is important but says this requires equity in the division of resources. Students who are the farthest behind need more resources to succeed, even with an equally high- quality of education as their on-grade-level peers receive. The increased resources are needed to close the achievement gap and help students catch up and succeed in the regular curriculum. Equality in resources is simply not enough (Mann, 2014). References

References

Mann, B. (2014). Equity and equality are not equal. Retrieved from: https://edtrust.org/the- equity-line/equity-and-equality-are-not-equal/

Safir, S. (2016). Equity vs. equality: 6 steps toward equity. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/equity-vs-equality-shane-safir

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In the readings and videos, the Heritage Foundation and Peter Sagal seem at odds in their respective positions toward the 14th Amendment and the evolution of equal protection.

How do you reconcile equality versus equity in public education today?  You must support your position with examples from case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings.

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