Scenario 4

School Inequality in a Developing Country

In some places, schools are overcrowded, with too many kids in one classroom. They do not have enough books, supplies, or trained teachers. Girls are more likely to drop out of school, and students from some families often cannot afford the costs. These problems make it harder for kids to find good jobs in the future.

Which aspect(s) of this scenario are you most concerned about?

Answer Choice	Points	SDG Connection	Description
Fewer opportunities for future jobs.	2	SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, Target 8.6	Ensure youth have access to quality employment opportunities through education and skills development.
	1	SDG 1: No poverty, Target 1.4	Access to employment reduces vulnerability to poverty.
	1	SDG 4: Quality education, Target 4.4	Skills development through education prepares students for the workforce.
	1	SDG 5: Gender equality, Target 5.5	Equal access to education enables girls to participate in the labor market.

Families struggling to afford supplies and fees.	2	SDG 1: No poverty, Target 1.3	Social protection and financial support can help families overcome barriers to education.
Families struggling to afford supplies and fees.	1	SDG 4: Quality education, Target 4.1	Ensuring children can attend school with needed resources supports learning outcomes.

Girls dropping out at higher rates than boys.	2	SDG 5: Gender equality, Target 5.4	Girls typically drop out of school to tend to domestic needs, so sharing these roles allows girls to stay in school.
Girls dropping out at higher rates than boys.	1	SDG 4: Quality education, Target 4.5	Reduce gender disparities in education access.

Overcrowded schools can lead to increased health risks.	2	SDG 3: Good health and well-being, Target 3.3	Overcrowding leads to the spread of diseases.
	1	SDG 4: Quality education, Target 4.a	Safe and inclusive learning facilities support physical and mental health.
	1	SDG 5: Gender equality, Target 5.5	Health risks can disproportionately affect girls in school.
	1	SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, Target 6.2	Adequate water and sanitation facilities reduce disease spread in schools.

Weak infrastructure investment in schools.	2	SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure, Target 9.c	Access to information and communications technology advances learning significantly.
	1	SDG 4: Quality education, Target 4.a	Improved school facilities lead to better learning.
	1	SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, Target 11.7	Inclusive school infrastructure can lead to a better educated population that can contribute to community improvement.

Lack of safe and inclusive school environments.	2	SDG 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Target 16.6	Promote accountability and policies to ensure safe educational environments.
	1	SDG 3: Good health and well-being, Target 3.4	Safe environments reduce physical and mental health risks.
	1	SDG 4: Quality education, Target 4.a	Inclusive spaces enable learning for all students.
	1	SDG 5: Gender equality, Target 5.1	Equal access to safe education prevents gender-based disparities.