The words equality and equity often get used interchangeably, but they have quite different meanings. Equality is an objective term — it means just what it implies and there is little room for debate.

E quity has become a familiar term on American college campuses in recent years, as well as a flash point in the nation’s culture wars. Centers for teaching and learning embrace it, as do institutes ...

Many people, including some high-profile celebrities, have been arguing that the concept of equity is the same as equality of outcome. According to dictionary definitions and previous research, ...

Darrin McMahon’s essay interestingly traces the evolution of “equality” and “equity” but overlooks “equity’s” association with merit. Darrin McMahon’s essay interestingly traces the evolution of ...

Ken Shelton is an award-winning educator with more than 25 years of experience. He is currently an independent consultant, adviser, designer, and keynote speaker: Education occasionally descends into ...

In George Orwell’s allegorical novel Animal Farm, the animals conspire to take control of their farm from the uncaring humans. In the process, they attempt to avoid the typical horrible behavior of ...