Teacher Education as a Game Changer: Non-Traditional Factors of Inequality and the Role of Teachers in Achieving Equity

This paper contributes to the discourse on social justice and equity in education by introducing the category of “non-traditional factors of inequality” to analyse how school systems generate disparities among students. A qualitative study conducted in the Italian context explores teachers’ roles in ensuring an equitable and quality education, highlighting the potential of teacher education. The findings may benefit school systems facing similar challenges