Is Schooling Equitable?

 Is schooling equitable? Equity in education is the process of reforming practices, policies, and procedures at the school and district levels to support academic fairness and inclusion. Educational equitability ensures every child has everything they need to be successful, like resources, teachers, and interventions. When I read this definition, I think back to when I was in high school and try to remember if my high school was equitable. In academics, sports, clubs, etc. One example I can think of is my drill team. There was a girl named Libby, she had down syndrome. Libby LOVED to dance and she idolized us dancers. My drill team coach knew how much Libby loved the team, and in return, she talked to Libby's mom and asked her if it would be okay if Libby joined the team. Long story short, Libby ending up being on the team throughout the rest of her high school years and participated in practice, football season, and even our spring show. You could tell it meant the world to her and it was a rewarding experience for all of us dancers. In reality, I think all places of education could be more including and fair. But what people need to know and learn, is that equity starts with us, as teachers. As teachers we are responsible for a students success in life in academics and within themselves. But it is also on us to be equitable while fulfilling our responsibilities. School staff and teachers need to know and remember to make an effort of equity for every single child that enters into their classroom. If I am being honest, I don't know if all schooling is equitable. My own high school sometimes wasn't, I saw both sides first hand. I know that equity is definitely achievable, but every school system is different.