 ummary
A student's school years should ideally provide new, exciting, and relevant opportunities for personal growth, an appreciation of scholarship, the acquisition of knowledge, and a deep respect for other individuals. Effective school programs contain several equity components that work toward the achievement of excellence in the learning experience for each student.
 Equity must be integrated into the entire 13 years of students' education and the entire curriculum. A week-long, quarterly, or annual program cannot sufficiently raise students' understanding of equity issues.
- Equity must be taught and integrated into every course, ranging from science and social studies to English and mathematics.
- Equity must be reflected in the instructional styles of teachers and in how administrative decisions are made and carried out.
- Equity must be incorporated in teacher preparation and certification programs and presented in well-planned and ongoing staff development training for teachers and administrators. All education stakeholders need to learn to incorporate educational equity into school and classroom goals.
- Textbooks and teaching materials must be current and nonbiased.
- Ongoing review and evaluation of materials and techniques must occur on a regular basis to encourage students to acquire an education that enables every one of them to become responsible and unbiased citizens.
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