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How to Keep Moving Forward on DEI Meaningful equity progress does not happen overnight. It’s a journey that requires a long-term commitmentto taking action and creating lasting change. Yet while most school and district leaders acknowledgeaddressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is essential to positive student outcomes, many struggleto move from ideation to implementation. To find their footing, districts and schools can use checkpoints along their equity journey to assess currentDEI efforts and identify feasible next steps — even when strained for time, resources, or consensus. THE CURRENT STATE OF DEI IN K-12 EDUCATION The percentage of K–12 parentsand staff who say it is a highpriority for their district to ensurea welcoming and safe schoolenvironment for students ofdiversebackgrounds WHAT DOES EQUITY LOOK LIKE? Districts achieve educational equity when they provide all students with the resources and conditionsnecessary to realize academic excellence across all valued indicators of success. Educational equityinvolves: OUTCOMESAll students are providededucational experiencesthat ensure the achievementof certain uniform goalsandobjectives ACCESSAll students have access tocourses, programs, high-qualityteachers, supports, andresources to help them achievetheir academic goals PROCESSESProcesses at the school anddistrict levels are appropriate,fair, and move beyond simplytreating all students thesameway In the classroom, equity also calls for culturally responsive teaching. To reduce inequities in the classroom andfoster students’ sense of belonging, teachers and staff must understand how to honor differences and examineany biases, norms, and values that erode student well-being. The percentage of K–12staff who agree thatresources are equallydistributed across theirdistrict’s schools The percentage of staff,parents, and studentswho believe their schoolssupport people of all genderidentities or expressions The percentage of staff,parents, and students whoagree their schools supportpeople of diverse backgrounds BUILDING EQUITY MOMENTUM Not sure which step to take next in your equity journey? Review thesecheckpoints to see where you may be able to make more progress. CHECKPOINT The most successful DEI strategies include localcommunity members’ perceptions. Look foropportunities to gather input about inequities thataffect students, families, and staff and developtailored definitions of DEI based on shared values. CHECKPOINT Empower Teachers to Champion Equity WorkPursue professional development plans that helpteachers build skills to counter classroom inequities.Research shows that equity-focused training worksbetter when participants have autonomy over theirengagement and see connections to their daily work. CHECKPOINT Examine Decisions Through an Equity LensWhen faced with program, policy, or practicedecisions, reflect on the following questions: •Who benefits most (and who benefits least) fromour curriculum, hiring practices, specific coursesor programs, extracurricular activities, budgetdecisions, and accountability measures? •Does the policy, program, or practice ignoreor worsen existing disparities?•What are the barriers to more equitableaccess andoutcomes?•How can these barriers be reducedoreliminated?•How have stakeholders been involved?•How are diverse student groups affected bythisdecision? Investigate Data and Ask QuestionsReview or improve your practices for collecting andanalyzing data that informs DEI outcomes. Examiningand reflecting on current and historical data uncoversinsights and patterns that equip leaders to createmeaningful plans and track results over time. GUIDING QUESTIONS TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS No matter where your school or district stands with its DEI efforts, leaders can ask vital questionsto facilitate discussions, steer data analysis, and illuminate a path for improvement: 4FUNDINGFDo all schools have adequate funding?FDo funds flow to schools accordingtoneed? PERFORMANCE FWhat is our performance by schooland by student group?FHow have achievement rates forstudent groups changed over time?1 DISCIPLINE CURRICULUM 5FHow do our overall discipline ratescompare to other districts?FAre discipline rates similar for allstudentgroups? Do we suspend somestudents more often thanothers?FDo we have enough school counselorsand trained mentors to supportstudents and work in partnershipwithfamilies? 2FDo we provide a high-quality curriculumin all schools?FDo we provide equitable opportunitiesfor students from all backgrounds toaccess and participate in programs (suchas special education and gifted andtalented) and courses (such as AP andhigh-level mathematics and science)?FDo we provide extra support tostruggling students and have policies inplace to make sure they get the benefitof thesesupports? 3STAFF EVALUATION FDo we monitor our progress?FDo we make adjustmentswhenneeded?FAre all our students learning, engaged,and on track to graduate college- an