Equity In Education For "ALL" Students

The intersection of educational inequalities, instructional neglect, and the inequalities due to implicit bias in our society presents a complex and multifaceted issue. Election 2024 if anything has proven that our work for equity should be paramount in best practice including revisions in instructional design and social-emotional learning.  The talking point that needs to be discussed amongst educational communities is understanding that there is a hierarchical social structure in hiring of teachers rooted in tradition and discrimination, that continues to influence various aspects of life, in a sense endorsed by our education system. Not an easy topic, however an important one. New hires can be based on need versus best fit and there are consequences in regards to equitable practice.  By drawing connections to issues of illegal immigration this past year, the systemic thoughts shared by professionals clearly demonstrates a disconnect to empathy and connectivity for populations they s