ARE Tools & Resources

Whether you’re just getting started with resource equity, hoping to learn more about individual dimensions, or ready to take action in your system, you can find the right resources here.  

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Online Course: Introduction to Resource Equity

In this one-hour, self-paced course, you’ll learn all about this resource equity approach and how it’s designed to put the right resources in the right places to improve student experiences.

The 10 Dimensions of Resource Equity

10 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...

The Education Combination: Research Paper

Drawing on both research and the lived experiences of students, parents, and educators from across the country, this paper describes how the right combination of resources can make a difference for students’ learning experiences. It provides state and district leaders,...

State of Resource Equity: Interactive Data Stories

Learn more about resource inequities in our schools and how they impact student learning with this interactive data resource.

Budget Hold’em for Resource Equity

What Is Budget Hold’em for Resource Equity? Budget Hold’em for Resource Equity is more than a card game. It’s an interactive experience that builds on the ARE toolkit to help educational leaders and advocates consider realistic resource shifts across the...