We acknowledge that we have a critical sphere of influence in training educators, guiding individuals and school systems in addressing inequities in power, accessibility, and privilege in relations between schools and families. The team seeks out experts in social justice to ensure that those looking for information are receiving accurate and relevant information. We also took steps to add racially diverse personnel to the team who can assist in spotting racial inequities and identifying culturally appropriate ways to address them. We name race and the role it plays in the experiences of all students and families by leveraging our technical assistance and training platforms. Through all of our work, we commit to seeking out and raising issues of disproportionality, accessibility, and inequities and seeing and leading opportunities for examining issues of racial justice and advocating for change.

• We highlighted racism in education and family engagement as a featured presentation for our Family Engagement Leadership Summit, and incorporated expert speakers and panelists who are racially diverse. 
• We leverage the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center (OhSFEC) grant monthly digital News and Guidance resource as a space to be attentive to inclusive and honoring language, and directly acknowledge the importance of addressing anti-Black racism in family engagement. We are committed to using all issues to offer guidance for expanding family engagement practices to increase the trust and inclusion of minoritized families.
• We are also committed to making inclusion and addressing racial inequities a priority for our grant Advisory Council. The council learned from Dr. Kenyona Walker, Research Specialist, on the topic of educational and family engagement at the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Advisory Council meeting. We are offering additional learning opportunities for council members who serve as ambassadors to organizations and communities across Ohio.