re: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry bans teaching of critical race theory in schools

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Equity is about recognizing the different starting points people have in life, not pushing for equal outcomes or some Marxist agenda.

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*dumb stare*

"to each according to his needs" is literal marxism

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College / Human Resources?

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50/50 shot.

You’re oversimplifying a complex issue. Equity isn’t just about inputs, it’s about addressing the specific challenges different communities face. If a school isn’t succeeding despite more resources, that’s a sign we need to look deeper at what’s really going on, not necessarily a failure of equity itself.

Oh, well, since you think that’s what equity is about, it must be true, right? The reality is that teaching equity isn’t about guaranteeing everyone the same outcomes, it’s about making sure all kids have the opportunities and resources they need to succeed, regardless of where they start. But if you want to keep oversimplifying it to fit your narrative, go ahead.

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Could the answer be a failure of the culture and local community the school resides in?

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Sure, but the reason for that failure will always be "systemic racism".

It’s possible that challenges in the culture and community are part of the problem, but that’s exactly why equity is important. It’s only been just a little over two generations since school integration. Given that history, it’s our responsibility to ensure that less fortunate students get the extra resources they need to succeed. Blaming culture alone oversimplifies the issue, real solutions require a more comprehensive approach that acknowledges both historical and current inequalities.

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It’s kind of hard to teach about equity when entire populations were still being majorly oppressed.

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That's trite but very much on target for those peddling DEI and pretending equity is anything but a cover to allow certain groups (victimhood peddlers) to exercise their own bigotry and racism.

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What is your definition of “equity?”

My definition is equal outcome. That is impossible and should never be taught in schools.

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Equity isn’t equal outcomes. Equity deals with access, not outcomes.

It’s interesting that you think quoting definitions somehow disproves what I’m saying. Equity in education is about providing each student with the support they need to reach their potential. This doesn’t mean guaranteeing identical outcomes for everyone, but rather striving to remove barriers that unfairly hold certain students back. The goal is to give every student a fair shot, not to enforce some unrealistic standard of equal outcomes across the board.

Your quotes highlight the aspiration to level the playing field, but they don’t change the fact that equity is about fairness and opportunity, not about making everyone the same. You’re conflating the aim of giving every student a chance to succeed with the idea of enforcing equal outcomes, which are two very different things. But I appreciate your confidence in misunderstanding the concept.

I’m not advocating taking anything away from anyone, I'm advocating for providing more support to those who need it. That’s just basic fairness. I’m not naive enough to think we’ll ever achieve identical outcomes or even want that, and I’m certainly not suggesting that everyone should live the same exact life. But aiming to level the playing field so that everyone has a fair shot is exactly what we should be doing as humans and as Americans. Helping everyone reach their potential isn’t wrong, and you’re not going to convince me otherwise.