Equitable Education Q&A

What is the primary goal of equitable education?

• To provide identical resources to all students

• To ensure equal outcomes for all students

• To provide fair opportunities for all students to succeed

• To focus resources on high-achieving students

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a factor in educational inequity?

• Socioeconomic status

• Race and ethnicity

• Student's favorite color

• Geographic location

What does the term "achievement gap" refer to in education?

• The difference in academic performance between schools

• The disparity in educational outcomes between different groups of students

• The gap between teacher expectations and student performance

• The difference in funding between public and private schools

Which approach is most aligned with equitable education practices?

• Providing the same resources to all students regardless of need

• Focusing additional resources on gifted students

• Tailoring support to meet individual student needs

• Standardizing all curricula across a district

What did the Bilingual education Act do for education TODAY?

• Teaching only about dominant cultures

• Ignoring cultural differences in the classroom

• Adapting teaching methods to students' cultural backgrounds

• Segregating students based on their cultural heritage

Which of the following is an example of an equity-focused intervention in schools?

• Eliminating all advanced placement courses

• Implementing a one-size-fits-all disciplinary policy

• Providing free breakfast and lunch programs

• Reducing the number of counselors to cut costs

What did the Elementary and Secondary Education Act 1965 do to promote equity in education?

• It has no impact on educational outcomes

• It only affects students from minority backgrounds

• It can influence teacher expectations and student treatment

• It is easily eliminated through brief training sessions

Which of the following is a key principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

• Providing a single method of instruction for all students

• Offering multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression

• Focusing solely on visual learning styles

• Standardizing all assessments across grade levels

What is the purpose of disaggregating student data in educational equity efforts?

• To rank schools based on performance

• To identify and address disparities among different student groups

• To determine teacher effectiveness

• To decide on budget allocations

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a barrier to equitable education?

• Language barriers

• Lack of access to technology

• High-quality teaching

• Inadequate school funding