Access Quote by Ernest L. Boyer
“To push for excellence today without continuing to push for access for less privileged students is to undermine the crucial but incomplete gains that have been made. Equity and excellence cannot be divided.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Education Conference, 1995
Excellence must be pursued alongside equitable access; separating them weakens progress for disadvantaged students.
In simple terms: Equity and excellence must go together.
Key Takeaway
Integrate both goals.
Themes
education
equity
excellence
Mood
analytical
inspirational
Type
policy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- school reform
- curriculum design
- grant allocation
Key Concepts
policy
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions fund both?
- What metrics assess combined success?
A Different Perspective
Balancing both can be resource‑intensive.
