Centering Equity

Schools play a major role in ensuring racial and social equity. All students should have equitable access to education and support during public health emergencies, with a specific focus on children living in under-resourced communities. Communicable disease planning should include objective, updated, and relevant data benchmarks to inform prescribed measures within the plan.

Communicable Disease Baseline
(ODE’s School-Level COVID-19 Management Plan Table 1)

Centering Equity

Health Equity Considerations and Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups | CDC (01/25/2022)

Equity Decision Tools for School Leaders | ODE

COVID-19 Recommendations | AAP (07/6/2022)

  • All school districts promote racial/ethnic and social justice by promoting the well-being of all children in any school COVID-19 plan, with a specific focus on ensuring equitable access to educational support for children living in under-resourced communities.