The Role of Government in Promoting Educational Equity
Kakembo Aisha Annet
Faculty of Education, Kampala International University, Uganda
ABSTRACT
Education is a vital tool for achieving societal progress and individual advancement. However, systemic inequities hinder access to quality education for marginalized groups, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. This paper examines the critical role governments play in promoting educational equity, particularly in resource-constrained contexts like Nigeria. It also examines the theoretical underpinnings of educational equity, historical government interventions, and contemporary policies aimed at addressing disparities. Despite notable efforts, challenges such as funding disparities, socio-economic barriers, and decentralized governance persist. Future strategies must prioritize collaborative approaches, data-driven policies, and structural reforms to ensure equitable access to education for all.
Keywords: Educational equity, government intervention, socio-economic barriers, policy reform, funding disparities.
CITE AS: Kakembo Aisha Annet. (2024). The Role of Government in Promoting Educational Equity. Research Output Journal of Education 4(3):46-50. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJE/2024/434650