Equity in the Science Classroom
I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of \u201cScience Scope\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\xa0\xa0In this issue, I read the \u201cFrom the Editor\u2019s Desk\u201d column, written by Patty McGinnis.\xa0\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \u201cEquity in the Science Classroom.\u201d
Despite advances in science education, there remains an opportunity gap; historically underperforming populations often opt out of advanced courses and are not equitably represented in the STEM fields.\xa0\xa0As teachers, we are tasked with closing this gap through practices that allow all students to succeed and thrive.