Examples of Educational Equity Vision Statements
An educational equity vision should push schools to improve and hold them accountable while also
being authentic, reflective of, and responsive to the school community. Equity vision statements are
aspirational and affirmational with high standards for equity and justice. Equity vision statements are
clear, concise, and actionable. Take a look at these examples for ways in which schools approach equity
visioning:
Example A
Our Equity and Inclusion Commitment: Each student will have the resources and support needed for
their educational journey each and every day. With students, staff, families and the community as our
foundation and educational equity and inclusion as our goal, we commit to…
● Quality instruction for each student.
● Inclusion of all students, families, staff, and community members.
● Transformation of systems that contribute to inequities.
● Relationships that are intentional and reciprocal.
● Collaboration with families, students, staff, and community.
● Communication that is honest, open, and courageous.
Example B
Every student in Georgia experiences breakthrough success – regardless of race, geography or family
income. In support of this vision, we commit to: “surface, confront, and dismantle the normalization and
legitimization of cultural, systemic, and institutional inequities that routinely advantage one group while
producing cumulative and chronic adverse outcomes for another.” (Adapted from Lawrence and
Keleher, 2004)
Example C
By honoring the unique gifts and opportunities each child and adult brings, our schools are learning
communities where all individuals thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally and are empowered to
liberate themselves and others through connecting with and contributing to the world. We will achieve
our vision by leading and supporting our schools in creating Thriving Students, Responsive Pedagogy,
Nurturing Community, and Empowered Advocacy.
Example D
