to an inclusive and equitable workforce that supports the needs of populations that are underrepresented in the field of education, including teachers of color, first generation college students, and teachers with disabilities, including recruitment, preparation, and retention. (e) Authorized activities A State shall use funds allotted under this section to implement the strategic plan submitted under subsection (d), which may include the following activities: (1) Strengthening and professionalizing educator certification and licensure, and other credentialing, so that it aligns with evidence-based practices and high professional standards. (2) Developing and implementing an equitable and evidence-based State approval system for alternative route program providers and programs and traditional and alternative route programs at institutions of higher education. (3) Supporting the implementation of evidence-based performance assessments for teacher licensure or certification in the State. (4) Regularly assessing the workforce needs of prekindergarten through grade 12 educators across the State, including the diversity of the workforce, and providing that information to institutions of higher education that prepare educators in the State. (5) Providing transparency to the public as to how authorized educator preparation programs are meeting professional standards and requirements. (6) Providing subgrants to partner institutions, consortia of partner institutions, or eligible partnerships, to enable those institutions and partnerships to carry out activities related to the strategic plan described in subsection (d), including— (A) developing and offering induction, mentoring, or professional and leadership coaching for all novice teachers and principals in a high-need local educational agency, which shall be provided by faculty or staff at the institution of higher education and teachers and school leaders