Social Emotional Learning - Equity

AUTHORS: BRUCE ATCHISON, LOUISA DIFFEY, ALYSSA RAFA AND MOLLY SARUBBI

Education Commission of the States

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Along with a commitment to educational attainment, it is imperative for state policymakers to harness their power to make equity-focused policy decisions. All students should be afforded the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their future goals, yet inequities in the education system continue to stifle those opportunities for many students. Educational equality means that all students receive equal access to the same educational pathways. While this is a laudable goal, simply leveling the field is not enough. States should strive for equity in educational opportunities, providing all students with the unique supports they need to succeed.