In Education Equity In Education - Executive Summary Talented 20 Percent All students in Florida, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, economic circumstances or zip code should have the opportunity to fully reach their highest educational aspirations. But today, that is not the case.
Some schools are more equal than others.
Generally, high performing schools offer tougher curriculums, more experienced teachers, and better opportunities while low performing schools offer lower standards, lower expectations, and fewer opportunities. Not surprisingly, the large majority of students attending these low performing schools are minority students from impoverished families. As a result of our failure to provide many of these children with a quality education, we are forced to rely on social promotion and race and ethnic-based admissions policies to move these kids through the system. In addition, it is a diversity that discriminates by ignoring hard work and performance. Underperforming students who are admitted to Florida's colleges and universities without the skills necessary to succeed are less likely to graduate, less likely to attain a high wage job and less likely to enjoy the quality of life they deserve.