We All Have a Role to Play

Resource equity is a collaborative, joint effort in which everyone—from the superintendents who lead strategic plans to the state leaders who set policies and the advocates who fight for reform—has an important role to play.

It’s a matter of addressing both how much money a district has and how well they use that money. And together, when each of us steps up to the challenge, we can ensure smart, strategic resource allocation that drives better outcomes.

Select your role here to learn how you can take action:

The State of Resource Equity in Our Schools

On one side of town, a student walks into a pristine school building with primarily English-speaking peers from high-income families. On the other side of town, a student enters a dilapidated building with multilingual peers from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When both schools get the same amount of funding, it’s equal, not equitable. These students face drastically different realities, including varying degrees of access to high-quality teachers, advanced coursework, and curricula that reflect their needs.

Learn more about resource dynamics in our schools and how they impact students in our interactive data stories.

Explore the Data