K-12 Equity Self-Assessment and Implementation Guide

Key Insights

Equality—where every student has the same access, opportunities, and resources—has long been at the center of educational strategy and planning. But equality itself cannot address the specific needs of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and/or low-income students, who have been disenfranchised by decades of systemic racism and severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Equity, where K-12 school leaders and educators recognize and meet the different needs of their students, is the key to dismantling systemic injustices prevalent in every community.

A commitment to equity in students’ school experiences and outcomes is necessary for districts and schools to prepare for a hard reset, but it requires critical examination of institutional policies and practices that negatively affect Black, indigenous, ethnic minorities, and other historically underserved student groups.

Use EAB’s equity assessment to determine if you have the policies and practices in place at your district or school to support these students and commit to next steps. Choose between “School districts” and “Independent schools” to view the equity assessment and strategies that work best for your institution type.