Equity?

Equity is a concept that can come with so many different connotations, as well as a deep-rooted history and political fire. But when I hear about creating equity in schools, for my role as a teacher, I try to frame it in my mind as meeting the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of every unique child that walks in the school building. There are certainly steps a teacher can and must take to make her/his practice more equitable (and culturally competent). Nonetheless, it will take a village to create equity…a village of adults willing to work together in a respectful, effective, and compassionate way to do what is best for each child.