U.S. Department of Education Equity Action Plan Update

The Department’s 2023 Equity Action Plan Update reflects efforts to address economic disparities through targeted funding to build and support a more just and equitable educational ecosystem and supports the Department’s “Raise the Bar: Lead the World” initiative –to transform the educational system and unite around what truly works—based on decades of experience and research—to advance educational equity and excellence.

Raise the Bar recognizes that a nation has what it takes to continue leading the world—especially when they deliver a comprehensive, rigorous education for every student; boldly improve conditions for learning; and ensure every student has a pathway to multilingualism and to college and careers. When the bar is raised in education, all of the nation’s students win. The students will build skills to succeed and reach new heights in the classroom, in their careers, and in their communities, making a positive difference in the world for generations to come.