Our goal is to replace deficit thinking with an equity-centered approach that values and fosters more inclusive educational environments for all. These posts are for educators to deepen their understanding of how deficit ideology permeates education and beyond. We unpack how limiting beliefs shape policies, practices, and mindsets. Through this lens, we challenge harmful narratives and offer pathways toward more equitable outcomes.
This piece was written by Dyar Hussain, Director of Education and Knowledge Exchange at YouthTheGap CIC. Dyar joined us for our Foundational Learning: four sessions working through deficit ideology, equity...
You have probably heard that recent surveys report teachers reshaping lessons around what they describe as “very short attention spans“. Concerns about attention spans in schools dominate staffroom conversations, blaming...
In 2024, young people disadvantaged by the system were more likely to get lower GCSE grades, be excluded from school, and struggle to find employment. Yet, despite the many government...
You have probably heard that recent surveys report teachers reshaping lessons around what they describe as “very short attention spans“. Concerns about attention spans in schools dominate staffroom conversations, blaming...
In 2024, young people disadvantaged by the system were more likely to get lower GCSE grades, be excluded from school, and struggle to find employment. Yet, despite the many government...
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