….With Liberty and Justice for ALL: Not Just a Level Playing Field

As I’m scrolling Facebook this meme came up. I’ve seen the equality/equity version of this and referenced it many times in thinking about my students receiving accommodations and modifications under an IEP of 504 plan or an English language acquisition plan, but this meme, which includes the social justice element really hits home. I remember being in Hermosillo Mexico with my family and being in the mercados. I remember seeing large families buying new shoes for their children, shiny patent leather for the girls, and sturdy brown loafers for the boys. And then I remember seeing large families, with their…