This downloadable toolkit from H.E.A.L. Together features policies and case studies gathered from school districts around the country on a range of topics — from immigrant students' rights to budgeting for equity to culturally relevant education. Designed to serve as a reference for districts considering similar equity-based policies, this toolkit can be used by school board members, administrators, educators, and supporting community members who are interested in working towards racial and social equity in our nation’s public schools.

Introduction -- School Board Charge: Policymaking, Evaluations & Budgeting -- Model Equity Policies & Case Studies 8 Supporting Learners with Disabilities -- Supporting English Learners -- Immigrant and Undocumented Students -- Supporting LGBTQIA+ and Gender Affirming Policies -- Promoting Culturally Responsive Curricula -- Advancing Equity in Contracting and Procurement -- Diversity in Hiring Practices, Training, and Evaluation -- Reforming School Culture And Disciplinary Practices -- Prohibiting Bullying, Bias Incidents, Harassment, and Hate -- Data Collection and Transparency -- Evaluating Your Superintendent -- BUDGETING FOR IMPLEMENTATION -- Case Study #1 – Participatory Budgeting (Phoenix United School District) -- Case Study #2 – Community Engagement Town Halls (Cincinnati Public Schools) -- Working With State Associations & State Policymakers -- Engaging Student Leadership -- Note For Administrators -- Additional Resources -- Endnotes