Next-Gen Negligence and Equity

Chapter 9 examines the interplay between next-gen negligence and the concept of equity in a public school setting. First, the authors distinguish equity and equality, concepts that are often confused but that have important differences, especially when contemplating the duties owed by public school employees to various stakeholders such as other employees, students, and parents. Through an examination of landmark cases, statutes, and current events, the authors engage readers in a discussion about these concepts and provide hypotheticals to help further the conversation.