Equity in Action Growing Our Community Through Restorative Practices
At the heart of our district’s work is a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive school environment where every student and staff member feels valued. One of the key ways we do this is through Restorative Practices (RP), an approach focused on building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and repairing harm in a way that strengthens our school community. Now in Year 3 of our Strategic Plan, we’re expanding RP training beyond teachers and administrators to include non-teaching staff like secretaries, coaches, custodians, bus drivers, food service teams, and paraprofessionals.
This ensures everyone who interacts with students shares a common language and mindset focused on kindness, respect, and inclusion. Students are also leading the way. A group from the Student Culture Climate Council attended a three- day workshop on Student-Led Restorative Practices, learning skills to guide community and mediation circles in their schools. Together, staff, students, and families are helping to create schools where there is truly “no place for hate.”
Students participate in a community circle during the Student-Led Restorative Practices Leadership training, a unique three-day gathering of more than 100 students from 10 high schools across five districts. Bexley was represented by five students who joined peers at West High School to build skills, foster connections, and strengthen school communities.
New Website Expands Access for All Bexley Families
For many families, the district website is the first and most important source of information about their schools. Recognizing that, Bexley City Schools has launched a new website that prioritizes accessibility and inclusion. The new site is fully ADA compliant, making navigation easier for those with visual, auditory, or mobility challenges. It also includes a translation feature, initially offering content in Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese, with the ability to expand further as community needs evolve. The site reflects the district’s commitment to making every family feel welcome and included. By removing barriers to information, the website ensures that equity is not only a value but also a practice.
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