To increase awareness and knowledge of members about issues of diversity and equity in literacy research and education.
To promote an interest in conducting or supporting literacy research aimed at improving educational opportunities, access, achievement, and empowerment of students of diverse, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
To increase the participation of scholars of diverse cultural backgrounds in LRA as members, Annual Conference presenters, Committee members, and officers.
To assist and advise the Board of Directors in monitoring LRA’s progress in meeting goals of equity.