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Proud to live in a district where the superintendent publishes this in a national outlet. We must not silence ourselves out of fear. “Equity work is not intended to guarantee equal outcomes, but to ensure a fair starting point.” www.newsweek.com/defense-equi...

newsweek.comIn Defense of Equity Work | OpinionCreating a more equitable, inclusive school environment requires more than theory or aspiration—it demands analysis, honesty, and a willingness to evolve.

J. Gordon Wright

@jgordonwright.com

One core, shared value I see across the political spectrum is FAIRNESS. Americans are obsessed with fairness, imho. Just ask any sports fan. Hell, even toddlers are obsessed with fairness, as any caregiver can tell you.

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J. Gordon Wright

@jgordonwright.com

14 Jan 2025

But fairness — aka “equity” — is in the eye of the beholder. Without a shared story of context, history and the “rules of play,” how can we ever agree on what is fair or equitable? How do we create that shared story?