CULTIVATING

EQUITY
RACE

Equity Literacy Seven Steps to

Framework
This framework empowers us
to actively engage our
students, families, and other
educational stakeholders in
conversations about developing
and sustaining a BIAS-FREE and
equitable learning environment.
Ecological
Model
Ask: What are the
systems of privilege and
oppression that exist in
each layer?
Cultivating Equity
1. Identify Biases and Inequities
a. examine existing (or non-
existing) school/classroom
policy
b. examine instructional
practices
2. Take Stock of Various
Perspectives
a. compare perspectives of
privileged and oppressed
communities
3. Identify Challenges and
Opportunities
a. What are the opportunities
for dialogue and positive
change?
b. identify places for individual
and institutional growth
4. Imagine Just and Equitable
Outcomes
a. equality: everyone gets the
same thing vs. equity:
everyone gets what they
need
b. resolve the bias
5. Brainstorm immediate solutions
6. Brainstorm long-term Solutions
a. how can we shift institutional
knowledge and culture
7. Craft a Plan of Action
a. incorporate immediate and
long-term solutions

Resources

Books

Center for Racial

Justice in Education
Trainings
Equity Literacy
Training

Social Media

@theconsciouskid

@educatorsforjustice