Equity in education is every school and district leader’s job. Yet, too often definitions are buzzy and lack practical application. If we struggle to define equity, how then can we operationalize it, especially as leaders?
As a former educator, principal, district leader, and now program officer with the nonprofit PowerMyLearning, I’ve experienced many seats at the table when it comes to equity leadership. Here are five equity-driven actions I’ve seen work to define equity and contextualize it within the realm of school leadership.