We must recover the element of quality in our traditional pursuit of equality. We must not, in opening our schools to everyone, confuse the idea that all should have equal chance with the notion that all have equal endowments.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Quality in schools must be preserved alongside equality of access.
- In plain terms
- Equal chance is not equal skill.
- What can you take from it?
- Value quality in education.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is fair in education?
Another view
Access to quality is still vital.
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