Why is equity so vital for the common good?
Why is equity such a vital component for the common good?
A focus on equity is paramount to overcoming injustice, providing social cohesion, improving living standards and protecting democracy. Most teacher education programs currently isolate equity issues inside of introductory courses rather than wrap learning with equity throughout their program designs.
Most of the pedagogies taught are about “fixing” student deficits rather than building upon the amazing capacity and evolving cognitive capacity of every child. A key component of this framework is the importance of investing in early childhood for economic gains at the societal level.
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