Promote public policies that ensure the equitable distribution of resources and support services for all students.

1. Promote equitable resource allocation: Educational leaders advocate for public policies that prioritize the equitable distribution of resources and support services to address the diverse needs of all students. This includes advocating for fair and transparent funding formulas that allocate resources based on student need, ensuring adequate funding for high-need schools and districts, and advocating for additional resources for students facing barriers to academic success. By promoting equitable resource allocation, educational leaders can help ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to thrive.

2. Advocate for support services: Educational leaders also advocate for public policies that provide support services to address the academic, social-emotional, health, and other needs of students. This may include advocating for increased funding for school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other support staff, as well as for programs and services that provide wraparound support for students and families. By advocating for support services, educational leaders can help create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.

To support educational leaders in this endeavor, here are some web links to relevant resources:

• Equitable Funding Advocacy Organizations: Organizations such as the Education Trust, the National Education Association (NEA), and the Center for American Progress advocate for equitable funding policies and provide resources, research, and tools to support advocacy efforts: Education Trust, NEA Advocacy, Center for American Progress Education

• Resource Allocation Tools: The Education Resource Strategies (ERS) provides tools and resources for equitable resource allocation, including research, case studies, and best practices for optimizing resources to support student success: Education Resource Strategies

• Support Services Advocacy Resources: The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) offers resources and tools for advocating for social-emotional learning (SEL) and support services that address the needs of the whole child: CASEL Advocacy Resources

• Policy Analysis and Research: The Education Policy Center at the Urban Institute and the Learning Policy Institute publish research and analysis on education policy, including equitable funding and support services, to inform advocacy efforts and policy development: Urban Institute Education Policy Center, Learning Policy Institute Research

By promoting public policies that ensure the equitable distribution of resources and support services for all students, educational leaders can help create a more equitable and inclusive education system that provides every student with the opportunity to succeed.