"In an equity-based model, policymakers intentionally adjust a variety of resources to better serve the highest-need students. The allocation of resources at the school and district level must go further to address inequality. That requires bold and intentional conversations about school structures, student supports, data use, professional learning and instructional improvement that help meet individual student needs. Those conversations encourage schools to view each student - and each staff member - as an individual with needs, skills and a background that is unique to him or her" ( Larson & Barton, 2013, p.4).