Contextualising and Defining Educational Equity

Learning needs of all young people and adults must be met through equitable access to appropriate learning and life-skills programmes. If access to education is selective, it undermines the rights of those excluded, and its potential to make substantive contribution to national development in a changing world will be thwarted. All eligible youth, independently of gender, race, religion, socio-economic status, level of ability etc., need to be provided access to learning opportunities,. They are to feel safe in schools, which should be an environment trusted by all education actors including parents, teachers, and learners alike, to be conducive to enriching experiences and growth. This book opens a dialogue on the definition, value and use of educational equity indicators across nations and over time. The contents of the book will be highly beneficial for policy makers, administrators, school management, teachers, students and parents alike.