Beyond Neutrality: Race-Conscious Approaches as Catalysts for Educational Equity in California Schools is a new collection of action guides designed to equip district leaders, school leaders, and advocates with bold, actionable strategies to defend and advance racial equity. Covering topics such as family engagement, curriculum and instruction, school climate and culture, funding, staffing, and hiring, these guides outline essential facts, a clear theory of change, and practical recommendations to help education leaders create just and inclusive school environments.