An Approach to Educational Resource Allocation Based on the Balance of Equity and Efficiency

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10.2991/978-2-38476-553-9_70How to use a DOI?

Keywords

equity; efficiency; balance; educational resource allocation; school

Abstract

Currently, the distribution of educational resources is uneven, even among different classes within the same grade in the same school, and solutions to this issue are rarely addressed in prior research. This paper proposes an optimized resource allocation algorithm that considers learning outcomes, differentiation, and equity, incorporating the variance of resources received by students as part of the calculation. The approach not only maximizes students’ learning outcomes but also protects their right to education, ensuring that students with lower learning abilities receive adequate support while enabling higher-performing students to access additional resources for personalized development and exploration of their interests. Case studies demonstrate the universality and rationality of the proposed approach, which can generate solutions based on available data and constraints. Additionally, the approach’s parameters can be adjusted to fit the specific conditions of different regions and schools, improving the resource allocation. Furthermore, this paper provides specific methods for translating optimization results into practical applications, converting educational funds into teaching hours for teachers at varying levels, as well as budgets for activities, research, and other educational programs. This makes the results more tangible and directly applicable to the allocation of resources within schools. This approach provides a novel perspective on school resource allocation, ensuring that students with diverse learning abilities receive resources tailored to their specific needs. It also offers valuable insights for future research and improvements in educational resource management.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ziwei Dai
AU  - Xin Luo
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/03/25
TI  - An Approach to Educational Resource Allocation Based on the Balance of Equity and Efficiency
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 4th International Conference on Educational Science and Social Culture (ESSC 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 634
EP  - 645
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-553-9_70
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-553-9_70
ID  - Dai2026
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