Support public policies and administrative procedures that provide for present and future needs of all children and families and improve equity and excellence in education.

Support for public policies: Educational leaders play a critical role in advocating for and supporting public policies that address the present and future needs of all children and families. This involves actively engaging in policy discussions, collaborating with policymakers and stakeholders, and advocating for policies that promote equity, excellence, and access to quality education for all students. By supporting public policies, educational leaders can influence systemic change and create conditions that enable every child to reach their full potential.

Advocacy for administrative procedures: Educational leaders advocate for administrative procedures that prioritize the needs of all children and families and align with principles of equity and excellence in education. This may include advocating for transparent and equitable resource allocation, culturally responsive practices, inclusive decision-making processes, and data-driven approaches to improve outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds. By advocating for administrative procedures that support equity and excellence, educational leaders can ensure that schools and districts are responsive to the needs of their communities and are committed to continuous improvement.

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

Policy Advocacy Organizations: Organizations such as the Education Trust, the National Education Association (NEA), and the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) advocate for policies that promote equity and excellence in education and provide resources, research, and tools to support advocacy efforts: Education Trust, NEA Advocacy, NASBE Policy Resources
Equity in Education Reports and Publications: The Center for American Progress, the Brookings Institution, and the RAND Corporation publish reports and publications on equity in education, providing research, analysis, and policy recommendations to inform advocacy efforts and promote equity and excellence in education: Center for American Progress Education, Brookings Institution Education Policy, RAND Corporation Education Research
Administrative Procedures and Best Practices: Educational leaders can access resources and best practices for administrative procedures from organizations such as the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), and state education agencies (SEAs) to support equity and excellence in education: NAESP Resources, ACSA Equity Resources, California Department of Education Equity Resources
Data-Driven Decision Making: The Data Quality Campaign (DQC) offers resources and tools for using data to drive decision-making and improve outcomes for all students, including resources on data equity, privacy, and governance: Data Quality Campaign Resources

By supporting public policies and administrative procedures that provide for the present and future needs of all children and families and improve equity and excellence in education, educational leaders can contribute to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and high-performing education system that prepares all students for success in school and beyond.