Taking Action

Ensuring that all students have access to great teachers and leaders requires strategically addressing the needs of particular schools and students. The strategies offered on this page reflect those that promise to support teachers and leaders working with the student subgroups listed on the Moving Toward Equity homepage. The strategies and resources are offered not as silver bullets nor as a laundry list of activities, but rather as building blocks for a comprehensive, systemic approach to achieving equitable access.

Policy Levers in Disadvantaged Schools

Educator Preparation and Certification

Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring

Teacher Assignment and Transfer

Induction and Mentoring

Evaluation and Professional Learning 

Compensation

Educator Environment