Fairfax County Public School Board unanimously passed an equity policy on Monday that will allocate resources to students based on their level of “marginalization.”
Under the Equity Policy, the school district will revise all of its policies to eliminate factors that “undermine the success of marginalized groups of students.” The policy directs staff to hire a diverse workforce, “ensure [the] equitable distribution of resources” and promote “culturally responsive and inclusive environments” for students and staff.
“Students will act in support of their school environment by honoring the identities of all members of their community, investing in their learning, empathizing with a broad array of experiences, and recognizing and appreciating all perspectives,” the policy states.