EQUITY RESOURCES
We are a people-first organization that works in partnership with and centers the experiences of those who hold marginalized or oppressed identities. We value the narratives and lived experiences of our students, educators, staff and communities.
We are also in consultation with national and emerging best practices in the fields of anti-racism, educational equity, and anti-oppression. Check out our Equity Resources below:
- VISIONS Inc.
- National Conference for Community and Justice
- EdChange
- Minority Inclusion Project
- Center for Racial Justice in Education
- AORTA – Anti Oppression Resources and Training Alliance
- CO:LAB
- VeoVeo Design and Visual Notetaking
- Trudi Lebron
- DEEP – Disruptive Equity Education Project
- C4D – Connecticut Students for a Dream
- Harvard RIDES – Reimagining Integration Diverse and Equitable Schools
- Christian Activities Council
- Silver Lake Conference Center
- Connecticut Anti-Defamation League
- Race Forward
- True Colors
The Equity-Informed School Climate Assessment (E.I.S.C.A.) aims to replace or enhance traditional school climate surveys with a robust assessment of school systems through an equity lens.
E.I.S.C.A. focuses on the confluence between school culture and climate, racial equity, and student achievement. By focusing on the experiences and solutions offered by students and staff who hold marginalized identities, all students are served well. RE·Center developed the first district-wide E.I.S.C.A. in collaboration with Manchester Public Schools with support from EdChange and funding from the Willian Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund. The E.I.S.C.A. process includes:
- Assessing the experiences of students, families, and staff through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic site visits;
- Reviewing district and school policies and practices;
- Lifting up solutions to address inequities identified by those most impacted;
- Providing support to implement strategies for sustaining more equitable school environments.
Research shows that equity is essential to creating a school climate that effectively serves students, staff, and families and improves all student outcomes. An E.I.S.C.A. can be a first step towards transforming an educational community by uncovering institutional and systemic inequities that prevent all students from receiving the same social and educational benefits. RE·Center invites school districts to demonstrate national leadership by engaging in this critically important examination of their educational environments.
For more information, please visit the EISCA page.