equality-equity-adequacy

Description of how equality, equity and adequacy relate to public school finance:

__Equality__ means every student has the same access to the same type of basic educational programs. Examples of this include state adopted curriculum in core subject areas. __Equity__ means the system is fair and responds to the needs of individuals. Examples of this include additional funds or allotments such as: special education, compensatory, high school allotment, Title funds, Career and Technology. __Adequacy__ means the school district receives financial support sufficient to meet state accreditation standards. Examples would include teacher salaries and textbooks.

In looking at the above terms I think it is important to state that many would argue that our current finance system in not equitable or adequate. Even though legislatures state the above criteria are being meet.

I am in agreement with you...j