Department of Education Releases Equity Action Plan as Part of Biden-Harris Administration's Efforts to Advance Racial Equity an
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education released its inaugural equity action plan as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's continued commitment to advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities through the federal government. This plan aligns with President Biden's executive order,Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
As the Department works to help schools, communities, students, educators, and families recover from the pandemic and rebuild stronger than before March 2020, advancing equity and closing gaps made worse by the pandemic remain a core priority.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona highlighted this need before this year when he spread out his vision for training in America. The Division's value activity plan expands on current cycles currently set up and carries out new techniques to guarantee the progression of value as it attempts to advance understudy accomplishment and guarantee the country's school system fulfills the needs of the present worldwide economy.
"Education has the ability to bring the Pursuit of happiness reachable for each person, lift networks, draw individuals together, drive our economy, and meet our country's tremendous potential," said U.S. Secretary of Schooling Miguel Cardona. "We really want to maintain the attention on changing our schooling system so it trulyexpands opportunity for all understudies, regardless of their race, foundation, postal district, age, or family's income.Together, we should make a striking move to guarantee our country's schools are characterized not by variations, but rather by value and greatness, particularly as we recuperate from the pandemic and reappear more grounded than previously."
These additional efforts by the Department include:
- Prioritizing access to and completion of an education beyond high school.
- Ensuring equitable impact of American Rescue Plan's $130 billion in funding for K-12 students.
- Investing in resources to help advance civil rights.
- Advancing equity in contracting and procurement.
- Advancing equity in grant process strategies.
Some components already put forth by the Department include:
- Supporting America's education system through the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Supporting Schools with High-Poverty Rates to Address Opportunity and Achievement Gaps.
- Investing in Educator Recruitment and Retention
- Focusing on equity as a priority of the administration.
- Supporting learners with disabilities.