Strong policy changes are needed in the fight against systematic educational inequalities. The government should have a fair school funding formula, whereby the attention should be given to the districts that are under-resourced, and the government should no longer rely on the property tax. The laws should also be enforced whereby the resource allocation is accounted for and marginalized schools are well equipped with facilities, materials and quality staff. Effective control systems are needed.
Direct investing in the marginalized population is important. This requires hiring, professional development and retention of teachers that are diverse like students and exhibit cultural understanding. Curriculum needs to be transformed to be culturally satisfying and inclusive. The special budgeted allocation of counselors, social workers, and academic personnel, learning and special needs should be obligatory in these schools.
Early intervention is a great advantage. Access to affordable and high-quality early childhood education eliminates the playing field against children with barriers due to socioeconomic reasons. Wide-scale programs on literacy and numeracy in early grades do not allow achievement gaps to increase, creating an essential academic base.
It is now time to make a firm decision in eliminating enduring access impediments. This involves delivery of stable transport and universal application of the required technology, such as gadgets and internet connections with faster speeds. Schools should proactively eliminate disparate and discriminatory disciplinary practices and tracking systems that are overrepresented in directing marginalized students down non-rigorous learning trajectories.
Comprehensive cultivation of truly inclusive schooling is also essential. Create a required anti-bias training each staff should receive and create restorative justice practices. Involve families and community leaders as participants in decisions. Design environments that declare the presence of all students and establish a meaningful sense of belonging.
Conclusion:
There is a system widening effort, a commitment to ensuring equity in education by improving on funding, culturally competent staffing, curriculum relevance, effective early childhood support, the elimination of barriers, effective school cultures. The policy makers, educators and the community should come out fighting. It is with these persistent, all-encompassing actions that marginalized communities can be given access to quality, equitable education, the provision of which is their right.
