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 is the primary purpose of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)?

• To punish students who misbehave

• To provide gifted students with advanced coursework

• To ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations

• To track students into different academic levels

The ESEA of 1965 introduced which of the following programs?

• Head Start

• Title I

• No Child Left Behind

• Race to the Top

How did the ESEA of 1965 impact federal involvement in education?

• It decreased federal involvement in education

• It maintained the same level of federal involvement

• It significantly increased federal involvement in education

• It completely eliminated federal involvement in education

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 was the primary goal of the Bilingual Education Act?

• To eliminate the use of languages other than English in schools

• To provide support for students with limited English proficiency

• To mandate bilingual education in all U.S. schools

• To promote foreign language learning for all students

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