Resources from our Investigators

  • A Social Equity Assessment Tool (SEAT) for Evaluation

    The document introduces the Social Equity Assessment Tool (SEAT), designed to fill the gap in methodologies that evaluate equity and social justice in public policy and development projects. SEAT includes 13 social equity aspects, covering demographic and cross-cutting issues, to guide evaluators in assessing interventions' impact on equity comprehensively. Click here for more info.

  • Racial Equity Impact Assessment (REIA)

    A Racial Equity Impact Assessment (REIA) is a tool for systematically evaluating how proposed policies or decisions might affect various racial and ethnic groups, helping to prevent unintended negative impacts and mitigate institutional racism. REIAs are especially valuable during decision-making and have been applied in various U.S. cities and the U.K. to promote racial equity in public policies and programs​. Click here for more info.

  • MAEC Equity Audits

    The MAEC Equity Audit provides criteria and checklists to evaluate educational equity in classrooms and schools, emphasizing inclusive environments, multicultural curricula, diverse instructional strategies, and equitable policies for student placement, recognition, and leadership. It also outlines teacher behaviors that foster student persistence and equitable practices across classroom management, interpersonal interactions, and curriculum design to promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. Click here for more info.

  • Conducting Intensive Equity Assessments of Existing Programs, Policies, and Processes

    The "Conducting Intensive Equity Assessments" guide outlines steps for systematically evaluating the equity impact of programs, policies, or processes, focusing on identifying disparities, gathering input from affected communities, and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data. It provides a framework for planning actions to address inequities and suggests methods for monitoring and accountability to ensure ongoing improvement and transparency. ​Click here for more info.