Advancing Educational Equity through Sustainable AI Deployment: Strategies and Innovations for the United Kingdom

Abstract

Enhancing educational fairness is a cornerstone of a just society, ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background. Achieving equity in education involves providing necessary support to level the playing field for everyone. This paper examines the significance of educational equity in the context of the United Kingdom, particularly highlighted by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic exacerbated existing inequalities, particularly affecting vulnerable students and those with special educational needs. The study underscores the moral and strategic imperatives of addressing these disparities to foster social unity, economic prosperity, and sustainable development. The paper delves into socioeconomic disparities as a major obstacle to educational fairness, illustrating how children from underprivileged backgrounds face significant barriers to accessing quality education. These inequalities perpetuate cycles of poverty and hinder social mobility. The study also explores the correlation between socioeconomic status and educational attainment, offering insights into the persistent challenges and necessary collaborative efforts to promote educational equity in the UK.