Initial Thoughts

" An equitable school is both the right of your students and the responsibility of you and your colleagues. The benefits of realizing equity within your school or system are numerous and powerful. But as educational professionals, equitizing your school is up to you and your institution" (Linton, 2011, p.125).

Reflect on the following questions and use your note-taking tool to record your responses.

1) Did you receive an equal or an equitable education?

2) In what ways did receiving either an equal or an equitable education serve as a barrier or support for your success in school, work, and in life in general? Why?

3) How does your experience compare to that of the students you serve?

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