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This article makes it known that all students are entitled to have a high-quality education. The same opportunities should be provided for all learners. This includes knowledgable teachers, safe school campuses, and resources for them to utilize in the classroom. With this in mind, it demonstrates the importance of building the foundation of a fulfilled education.

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Equity in Education: Understanding Equity in the Classroom | NU

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Explore the importance of equity in education and its impact on classroom dynamics. Discover strategies for fostering equitable learning.

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Unequal Access for African American and Latino Students

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Unequal Access for African American and Latino Students

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This article displays a multitude of facts that explain how African American Students and Latino students are not given equal opportunities within education. They are underrepresented and have limited access to college-ready courses at lower funded schools.

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Education Inequality: K-12 Disparity Facts - UNCF

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This article focuses on the impact on students made by being enrolled in a high-poverty school. The effects of this include inexperienced teachers, lack of resources to help those who have disabilities, lack of access to reduced/free lunch, etc.

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Unequal Opportunities: Fewer Resources, Worse Outcomes for Students in Schools with Concentrated Poverty - The Commonwealth Institute

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This report takes an in-depth look at resources and classes available at over 1,800 public schools across Virginia. The findings are clear: students who have fewer resources outside of the school building are getting shortchanged in the classroom as well. And the differences are striking.

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How to Help Gain Equal Access to Resources in the Classroom

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How to Help Gain Equal Access to Resources in the Classroom

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This article highlights ways in which educators can provide equal access to all students. Some of the ways that are mentioned in this piece are knowing your students' communities, being an advocate for your students, providing different pedagogies to meet the learning styles of students, etc.

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What are some ways to ensure equal access to resources and opportunities for all students?

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Learn some ways to overcome the barriers and promote equity and diversity in your classroom by providing equal access and opportunity for all students.

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Family support is a major factor in promoting student success. When students are already being deprived of resources at the schools that help enhance their education, families at home can aid in supporting this issue. This article shines a light on ways that could help, such as getting to know the teacher, helping with homework, and promoting extra reading/writing exercises.

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Family members, teachers, school administrators, and community organizations all play a role in the development of students, from birth through high school. Unfortunately, a number of metrics-including grades, standardized test scores, dropout rates, and college completion rates-reveal achievement gaps between groups of students.

Education researchers have conducted numerous studies on what influences academic success. One study conducted by researchers at the University of Leicester and University of Leeds was particularly telling. The study concluded that regardless of parents' education levels, their efforts toward their child's academic success is crucial-playing a more significant role than those of the school or even the child. Professor Gianni De Fraja, one of the three researchers conducting the study, said, "We found that children work harder [when] parents put more effort into their education." ¹

Dr. Joyce L. Epstein, a leading U.S. education expert focused on community and parental involvement, developed a model for families and schools that shows how each can influence a child's educational success through different types of academic cooperation. Here are six ways in which a parent or family can foster the educational success of their child: ²

1. Establish a daily routine for your family. Give your child a quiet place to study, set firm bedtimes, and assign household chores.

2. Monitor your child's out-of-school activities. Set limits on the amount of screen time, arrange after-school activities and supervised care.

3. Set a good example. Model the values of learning, hard work, and discipline while demonstrating achievement. If you happen to have a BS degree, master's degree, or a PhD or EdD from a traditional or online university, be sure to reinforce the importance of that accomplishment with your child.

4. Set high but realistic goals for your child. Make sure the goals you set are age appropriate and in line with the child's maturity. Recognize and encourage special talents by informing family and friends of your child's successes.

5. Encourage your child's academic progress. Maintain a supportive home, help with homework, discuss the value of a good traditional or online education, show an interest in your child's progress, and stay in touch with teachers.

6. Encourage reading, writing, and family discussions. Read with your child, discuss what is being read, and encourage creative writing.

Long before a student first steps through the doors of a school, they have received instruction-the learning and teaching that takes place in the home. In fact, school-age children only spend 30% of their waking hours at school, leaving plenty of opportunity for family involvement. Thankfully, parents don't have to get a master's degree in education to be qualified to help their child succeed academically. What parents should know is that the quality of their instruction and their home environment makes a big difference in how much their child already knows and how prepared they are to begin learning.

So, whether your child is starting preschool or graduating from high school, family involvement is a crucial role that continues throughout their academic lifetime.

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Walden University is an accredited institution offering online bachelor's, master's, and doctoral education degree programs. Expand your career options and earn your degree in a convenient, flexible format that fits your busy life.
¹Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/647296
²Source: https://www.scoe.org/files/What_the_Research_Says.pdf

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.

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Six Ways Families Can Foster Student Success

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Most parents don't hold an MSEd degree; however, there are specific ways a parent or family member can help promote a child's educational success.