Equity in Action in Washington, D.C. Public Schools

AASA Equity Cohort Case Study

The AASA Equity Cohort is committed to “Equity in Action,” addressing the growing inequities confronting students, families, and educators throughout the United States today. Without question, the recent global pandemic has highlighted the range of inequities that have been engineered into our country’s public school systems.

These systems should be serving ALL young people, but many of our learners are marginalized because of structural conditions that work against this critically important national goal.

DC Public Schools (DCPS) is committed to ensuring that all of their schools provide rigorous and joyful learning experiences in a nurturing environment every day.

The district works to ensure every student feels loved, challenged and prepared to positively influence society and thrive in life, and focus efforts on becoming a district of both excellence and equity.