Instructional Equity focuses on ensuring that all students have access to high-quality instruction and resources that are responsive to their individual needs and strengths. This includes providing students with a curriculum that reflects their experiences and cultures, as well as ensuring that instructional practices are inclusive and culturally responsive. Here are ideas on how we can work together:

• Providing teachers with professional development on culturally responsive teaching practices.

• Offering a variety of learning materials and resources that reflect the diversity of students in the classroom and world.

• Analyzing school-wide data to identify achievement gaps and create targeted interventions.

• Implementing universal design for learning (UDL) principles to create multiple pathways to learning for all students.

• Offering differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Relational Equity refers to the importance of building strong, positive relationships with students and among members of the school community. This involves building positive relationships with students based on trust, respect, and empathy. Relational equity also means creating a welcoming and inclusive school culture where all students feel valued and supported. Here are some ways we can work together:

• Implementing restorative justice practices to address conflict and build positive relationships.

• Building partnerships with families and community members to create a sense of belonging for all students.

• Ensuring that all students have access to social-emotional supports, such as counseling or therapy services, to address mental health and well-being.

• Analyzing behavioral data to identify patterns and create targeted interventions to support students who may be struggling with relationships.

• Providing opportunities for student voice and leadership, such as through student government or peer mentoring programs.