Which of the following is a way a school psychologist can promote social justice?

• A. Advocating to keep school computer laboratories open after school for student use
• B. Seeking community contributions of school supplies for students in need
• C. Implementing a standardized testing policy that increases weight on test scores
• D. Limiting access to after-school programs to higher-achieving students

Answer: (A)

Access to technology and learning tools is essential for equitable education. Keeping the school computer labs open after school gives all students, including those who may not have reliable technology at home, a consistent opportunity to complete assignments, practice skills, and access online resources. This directly addresses disparities and supports fair chances to succeed. The other options, while helpful in different ways, don’t promote sustained, systemic access in the same way: collecting supplies is beneficial but depends on ongoing generosity; shifting testing weight toward scores can worsen inequities by overemphasizing a single measure; restricting after‑school programs to higher‑achieving students creates new barriers for students who may need more support. So maintaining after‑school access to computer labs most clearly advances social justice in the school context.