Equity through UDL
A Keynote Address from CAST
Designing Learning to Support Equity
CAST Keynote Address
Monday, May 17, 2021, 01:00 PM
undefined
Teacher Resources & More
Engaging-Relevant-Personal
Equality vs. Equity
"If equality means giving everyone the same resources, equity means giving each student access to the resources they need to learn and thrive." As educators and parents, we know that each child is different. Fair is not always equal. If we are committed to the success of every learner every day, we must acknowledge the fact that the uneven playing field is a reality. Many ELL students, special needs students, students experiencing trauma, or poverty, and students of color who confront unconscious biases about their potential are the ones that are being affected. Shane Safir in her article Equality vs. Equity, recommends six steps that will help ensure your students will receive the resources they need.
Six Ways to Walk Towards Equity
Accessed 21 Sept. 2017.Safir, Shane. “Equity vs. Equality: 6 Steps Toward Equity.”
Questions? Contact
Mrs. Andrea Zern, IU8 Educational Consultant