Explore the 10 Dimensions
Dive into each of the 10 dimensions of resource equity to learn how they can unlock better, more equitable opportunities for all students.
Learn More10 Dimensions of Resource Equity
dimension one
School Funding
School Funding
Ensuring students with higher needs have access to a high-quality education starts with flexible and transparent funding systems. Districts should differentiate and distribute funding based on specific needs in order to enable all students to thrive.
Dimension two
Teaching Quality & Diversity
Teaching Quality & Diversity
Teachers are educators, role models, and guides on the path to success. All students benefit when districts foster a racially and linguistically diverse workforce of high-quality teachers who provide engaging, culturally relevant, and standards-aligned instruction.
Dimension Three
School Leadership Quality & Diversity
School Leadership Quality & Diversity
Principals and instructional leaders set the tone for student experiences. These leaders should not only put systems in place to meet students’ individual needs, but also reflect the diversity of the student body to inspire all students to reach new heights.
Dimension Four
Empowering, Rigorous Content
Empowering, Rigorous Content
Every student from every walk of life should have access to high-quality and culturally relevant curriculum, materials, coursework, and class offerings. Enrolling students in courses and enrichment opportunities can change lives long-term.
Dimension Five
Instructional Time & Attention
Instructional Time & Attention
Students thrive when they receive the right amount of high-quality instructional time and attention. Organizing schedules, class assignments, and student groups strategically can help accelerate learning for students who need the most support.
Dimension Six
Positive & Inviting School Climate
Positive & Inviting School Climate
A physically safe and emotionally supportive school environment is paramount to reaching academic goals. Meaningful family engagement, fair discipline policies, and effective social-emotional learning opportunities help students feel like they belong at school.
Dimension Seven
Student Supports & Intervention
Student Supports & Intervention
Every student is unique—so their support systems should be unique as well. To set students up for success in school and post-graduation, districts should invest in individualized, integrated supports that reach students holistically.
Dimension Eight
High-Quality Early Learning
High-Quality Early Learning
Success in high school, college, or career starts early. With high-quality preschool programs that meet individual student needs, districts can help students take their first steps on the path to long-term academic achievement.
Dimension Nine
Learning-Ready Facilities
Learning-Ready Facilities
Learning isn’t just about curriculum. It’s also about the facilities in which students engage with their lessons. Structurally sound, well-maintained, and appropriate physical environments are imperative to the learning experience, helping students feel safe at school.
Dimension Ten
Diverse Classrooms & Schools
Diverse Classrooms & Schools
In school and in life, diversity helps everyone grow. Students need racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse classrooms that reflect the world around them and help them engage with different perspectives.
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Examine Resource Equity in Your Schools
Assess the state of resource equity in your district to pinpoint which dimensions can make the biggest impact on student experiences and outcomes.
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