Eliminating Racism
In Bexley Schools
It takes everyone to dismantle the systems of racism.
Systemic and sustainable change is needed in Bexley City Schools to address racism and bias.
This initiative is led by parents of Black children in Bexley
and participation is open to all Bexley residents who are aligned with this mission.
If this cause is important and urgent to you, please join us!
2023-2024 ERiBS Priority Initiatives
The ERiBS planning team has prioritized the following initiatives that align with the Bexley City Schools strategic plan. Each of these initiatives were reflected in the community feedback gathered in 2023.
The ERiBS planning team has prioritized the following initiatives that align with the Bexley City Schools strategic plan. Each of these initiatives were reflected in the community feedback gathered in 2023.
Implementing No Place for Hate -- a national student-led school climate improvement program that is highly visible cultivates student leadership, provides tools to proactively address bias and bullying incidents, builds upon work that is already being done (Strategic Plan Alignment: Embrace Equity)
Engagement with School PTOs -- active collaboration with all school PTOs on DEI initiatives (Strategic Plan Alignment: Demonstrate Kindness)
Implement Multicultural Course for Students -- implementation of a multicultural education to foster understanding and acceptance of different races, beliefs and traditions, while also inspiring positive social interaction among students. (Strategic Plan Alignment: Learn with Curiosity)
Academic curriculum reviews and changes (Strategic Plan Alignment: Learn with Curiosity)
➡️ We need your help! If you would like to join the planning team, please email us and sign up to join the team.
We are developing solutions in the following areas:
SAFETY
How can Bexley schools improve the safety of Black students?
COMMUNICATION
How can Bexley schools improve communication about race-related incidents?
EDUCATION
How can Bexley schools improve the education of students, teachers, staff, and administration about racism and bias?
CULTURE
How can the culture of Bexley schools be welcoming, inclusive, and supportive of Black students?
How To Get Involved
Review community ideas submitted to address the issue of
racism in Bexley Schools.
racism in Bexley Schools.
Learn more about
the progress we have made together as a community.
the progress we have made together as a community.
Stay informed about our
collective work and
next steps.
collective work and
next steps.
ERiBS stands for Eliminating Racism in Bexley Schools
We believe that...
All students in Bexley deserve to feel safe and supported in their learning environment.
Bexley Schools can and should be a model for racial equity.
Systemic and sustainable change is needed in Bexley City Schools to address racism and bias.
This issue is urgent -- relying on individual, sporadic, niche, or reactive interventions will not achieve our goals.