Aspen Institute: ESSA Plan
Learn how districts can leverage the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to advance equity.
In The Opportunity Myth, we found that students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, English language learners, and students with mild to moderate disabilities had consistently less access to four key in-school resources: grade-appropriate assignments, strong instruction, deep engagement, and teachers who hold high expectations. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) offers a promising opportunity for districts to advance equitable access to high-quality educational experiences.
Seizing the Moment: A District Guide to Advance Equity Through ESSA (produced by the Aspen Institute Education & Society Program, Chiefs for Change, EducationCounsel, and Education First) offers districts useful guidance regarding how to take advantage of ESSA.
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