Equality, equity, and adequacy

Equality - all public school children must have equal access to a high quality education

Ex. 1- students will have equal access to opportunities so that they can fully participate in the learning process- all students have access to the same classes, textbooks, and technology

Ex. 2- enabling all staff and students to develop to their full potential-funds are spent on curriculum development, programs that could increase student learning, and staff training and professional development

Equity- individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally

Ex.1- districts direct special funds to selected student populations

Ex. 2- students with similar characteristics receive equal resources

Ex. 3-money is distributed to lowest-income districts

Adequacy - districts exceed minimum amount of funding for schools to meet the needs of its students

Ex. 1-districts provide equal funding per pupil        

Ex. 2- money is available in each school to meet the state’s educational goals for all students