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Technology can do many things, but solving problems of educational inequities will be up to district administrators and board members
Educational equity is a hot topic as we recognize the 65th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision, as the country examines the progress—or lack of progress—in desegregating public schools.
Other related issues include lingering achievement gaps among demographic groups, equal access to quality educational programs and special education services, and fairness in school funding.
In an age of digital technology and artificial intelligence, it is tempting to expect technical solutions to educational inequities. Indeed, technology can do many things, but solving problems of educational inequities will be up to school district administrators and school board members. Leadership skills must be blended with data analysis and a clear focus on the issues to steer communities toward equity in education.