Educational Equity
/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl ˈɛkwɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle and legal requirement that all individuals have fair access to educational opportunities without discrimination or bias based on race, gender, socio-economic status, or disability.
The court ruled that the school district failed to ensure educational equity for students with disabilities.
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- educational equity
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Commentary
Use precisely to discuss legal standards ensuring nondiscriminatory access to education; often invoked in constitutional and statutory contexts regarding equality in schooling.
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