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The face of education leadership is changing, but not fast enough. Representation—the ability to see yourself reflected in the leaders around you—is invaluable when half of all K-12 public school students identify as people of color. By diversifying our teacher and school leader pipelines, we empower more students to realize their futures as the next generation of leaders.

Research shows that all students benefit from seeing diverse teachers and school leaders working together to replace inequitable practices with school cultures anchored in respect, high expectations, and meaningful relationships. This kind of leadership also creates the conditions in which high-quality teachers want to stay. Here are five proven equity-focused leadership actions that you can start implementing in your school today.