How can schools be more equitable?

 The number one thing that can be done to make schools more equitable is to have equal opportunities for every student and teacher. That means updated resources including textbooks, electronics, and classrooms. That means proper financing and enough teachers and space for everyone in the school. It means a safe environment where no child has to be told they can’t eat lunch because they already have a balance. Somewhere that kids feel not only safe but happy to be there. Happy to learn and socialize, and live. They should not lose sleep and focus solely on testing and getting a high enough score so their teacher’s paychecks get cut. Our students are the future, and they need to be treated with the best possible care and be nurtured and guided to live the best lives they can live. All students should be able to go to school, to a teacher who cares about teaching them, not a paycheck. They should have full access to basic technology, books, supplies, etc that match the current times and educational requirements. The school system is failing children more and more because people care less and less about things like being fair, available, and affordable for the children. I hope and pray that I can make even a little bit of a difference for my future school and students so they will love learning and go on to live a happy and successful life. And no matter what path they take, I never want them to look back on K-12 being the worst years of their lives.