It is unrealistic to
talk of equality of opportunity without taking drastic measures to make high - quality education generally available to those who can profit from it.
In both cases, we hear somber leaders express concern that the moves will «undermine the core American value
of equality of opportunity in education» and move away from «the critically important gains for our students» civil rights and educational equity that NCLB achieved.»
We are an equal opportunity organization & shall continue to adhere to the
doctrine of equality of opportunity & non-discrimination in all of our programs, services & employment.
In pursuit of that environment, the AAS is committed to the
philosophy of equality of opportunity and treatment for all members, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities, veteran status, or any other reason not related to scientific merit.
It also broadened public understanding of the types of interventions that will elevate the academic, social, and economic outcomes of disadvantaged students in a manner that will give meaning to the
notion of equality of opportunity.
To the extent that minority students are misclassified, segregated, or inadequately served, special education can contribute to a
denial of equality of opportunity, with devastating results in communities throughout the nation.
Restoring Opportunity Americans across the political spectrum embrace the
goal of equality of opportunity, and see education as the primary social institution for achieving that goal.
Ratifying the conventions — and enforcing them — also «enables the persons concerned to claim freely and on the
basis of equality of opportunity, their fair share of the wealth which they have helped to generate, and to achieve fully their human potential,» according to the ILO.
As Rep. Miller and Sen. Santorum have said: «Making sure all our nation's children start the journey of life equipped for what lies ahead is central to the American
ethos of equality of opportunity — the notion that America is a place where everyone, regardless of background and circumstance, has a chance at achieving success.
Further, based on the
securing of equality of opportunity in relation to health, it is realistic for governments to commit to the goal of achieving equality of health status and life expectation within the next generation (approximately 25 years).
A successful strategy for stopping radicalisation depends on an integrated society, marked by high levels of participation, of interaction and
of equality of opportunity.