Closing the gap: The move to equality in education

Abstract

This concluding chapter draws from the 14 chapters that have come before it to discuss their implications and findings towards understanding what we have achieved in gaining equality in education across the world. In doing so, the chapter highlights that there are numerous important projects taking place, with fervour, in different international locations. Many developing countries are recognising that equality and inclusion in education are important for strengthening infrastructure, which is necessary for a developing economy. Whilst barriers to this goal are identified, the positive approach is gaining traction, as seen in the fact that more and more people are gaining access to education. Marginalised groups are still experiencing difficulties but, as is acknowledged in this chapter and throughout the book, the difficulties are becoming fewer and access to education is becoming more recognised as essential for each national government to provide. With the widening of access to and the proliferation of available education, other issues have come to the fore, such as a necessity for ensuring that the quality of teaching and access to appropriate resources are also considered.