Equaliy vs. Equiy (MD)

How do we establish a balance of equality and equity in the classroom?
This has always been a  very "loaded" question because i does not only ask the obvious question of "Where do we find a balance between these 2 concepts of equity and equality?", but it also asks us to look and define what they mean to us.  To me "Equality" in education is just very straight forward as, everyone (all students regardless of any social or other differences) receives the same treatment and accommodations / sets of standards / resources.  "Equity" is a much more complicated and different term entirely.  My definition of "Equity" would involve the actions of an outside party "leveling the playing field" so to speak so that all people (regardless of any social or other difference) are privy to the same opportunities to succeed in a given field or environment.  Legal definitions aside, embracing equity in my mind would involve providing some resources to some students, which lack the natural abilities to function without them.  For example a student which has a severe condition which affects their ability to concentrate for a certain period of time and cannot add or subtract simple or complex numbers like 8+2 or (3/2) + (2/9) may be given a calculator on a test or some type of assessment or even during class time, whereas others who do not have troubles performing these mental computations would not be allowed access to a calculator in one or more of these areas.  I myself am only a fan of very mild equity due to my values being set on equality.  If it were reasonable in my mind, equality would be the only way to exist and operate, however being aware and knowledgeable of certain extenuating factors and disabilities etc. make me favor providing equity to some students in the education system.

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