Not exact matches
Fund (LDF) of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), highlights the continued need for greater
educational equity, and warns that race and gender
disparities in opportunity and academic achievement lead to high dropout rates, limited job opportunities, and
increased risk of poverty for African American females.
Increasing College Access through School - Based Models of Postsecondary Preparation, Planning, and Support grows out of Engaging Schools» commitment to reducing
educational disparities and facilitating equal access to quality instruction, supports, and opportunities for all secondary students.
With an
increasing call to address
disparities of outcomes among student groups and to eliminate predictable achievement and success gaps,
educational leaders will benefit by using the LEAD Tool to reflect on their practice, assess their skills, and develop their strategies for equity.
On the national front, mental health has become a priority with
increased grant funding and the call for innovative
educational programs — with the long - term aim of reducing health
disparities and
increasing overall health and mental health enhancing behaviors.