Minnesota Equity in Action Framework, a publication that promotes equitable power relationships for education excellence

The Minnesota Equity in Action Framework is the work of the members of the Minnesota Every Student Succeeds Act Equity Leadership Learning Community. The primary authors are Macarre Traynham, Director of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center, Minnesota Department of Education, Marquita Stephens, Vice-President, Strategic Engagement and Chief Strategy Officer, Urban League Twin Cities, and Kandace Logan, Executive Director of Equity and Integration, Minneapolis Public Schools. Collectively, the authors bring over 60 years of experience in education as school leaders and classroom teachers, with expertise in policy development, community engagement, coaching and non-profit management. The inclusion of parent/family, student and system voices was critical in the development of this framework and we are grateful for their partnership.

It is our hope that stronger bonds between schools and communities will be built through shared power and partnership that promote healthy and dynamic outcomes for all our children.

This project is supported by a joint initiative between the National Urban League, the Council of Great City Schools, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and funded by The Wallace Foundation.