"Education, then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of man...." ~Horace Mann, education reformer

The Department of Equity Services is designed to develop, implement and evaluate all diversity and equity activities, programs and services districtwide in order to effectively support staff and students.

The department strives to ensure that all District 742 staff and students have access to an equitable and high quality education by addressing education, racial and ethnic disparities.

Equity Services’ top priority is narrowing the achievement gap by creating equitable educational, social and emotional programs and opportunities that promote student and staff educational success.