Equality,+Equity,+Adequacy


 * __Equality __**

//All students have equal opportunity to a sound and equal education program. All students should have the opportunity to perform satisfactorily in the four core academic areas; however, it is important to note societal impacts on the success of the students. The inception of the 4x4 plan for high school students, as well as the creation of End of Course exams creates an equal comparative field for measuring success of students. All students having these requirements will have the equal chance of learning the same curriculum. A level of inequality regarding these two examples would result in the funding allocations for lower performing districts. //


 * __Equity __**

//Focusing on school finance, the term equity refers to the fair and equal distribution of resources as it relates to student differences and the characteristics of the school district. The definition of equity in school funding focuses on strategies for closing the gap between the local district’s abilities to obtain revenue for the school. These local funds are based primarily on property taxes. In order to achieve equity the state provides funding in varying areas of need. For example, a school district with a high population of low socio-economic students will receive more funds than those that have a low population. Another example would be school districts receiving federal ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funds to improve areas of the school, so all schools can be equitable in closing achievement gaps. //


 * __Adequacy __**

//Adequacy is based upon the idea that the state and federal government should provide enough funding for all students to be able to meet academic expectations. Enough funds should be provided in order to meet the minimum basic requirements of education for students. Examples of this could be the distribution of Title 1 Funding for low performing schools not achieving AYP. An example of inadequacy would be in consideration with the current cuts in funding, and the expectation of doing “more with less” in the classrooms today. With the introduction of a new assessment facing schools today and less funds available resulting in larger class population sizes and limited course offerings, it is apparent the inadequate opportunities for success will be seen in the future. //