Friday, February 1, 2013
Teacher equity means ensuring that students in schools with large concentrations of low-income and minority students have the same access to effective teachers as students in all other schools. This is a federal requirement of Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It’s also critically important since research finds that among all school factors, teachers have the greatest impact on student learning.
Highly Qualified Teacher Resources and Guidance
District of Columbia Teacher Equity Plan