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This is as much a larger community issue but diversity is lacking.

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Risk of resting on our laurels / reputation

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Differing stances in the community on diversity & equity

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Differing stances in the community on diversity & equity

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hard for most of us alumni to get back into bexley due to the rising housing costs

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tension between fitting in educational requirements and balancing more experiential learning

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Equity in practice is challenging is a community that has such a range of access and resources outside of the public school environment

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Equity in practice is challenging is a community that has such a range of access and resources outside of the public school environment

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lots of room for improvement, the district has come far but we still have a great way to go. 

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lots of room for improvement, the district has come far but we still have a great way to go. 

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Significant variability among Gen Ed classroom teachers’ ability and awareness to provide equitable learning environment for kiddos with special needs

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Lack of resources / options compared to the larger school districts 

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Lack of resources / options compared to the larger school districts 

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I’ve found there to be less opportunities for meaningful parent engagement in student learning in upper elementary.

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I’ve found there to be less opportunities for meaningful parent engagement in student learning in upper elementary.

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Not being able to adapt when larger classes

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Not being able to adapt when larger classes

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More transparency needed with special Ed standard and issue resolution processes 

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More transparency needed with special Ed standard and issue resolution processes 

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Community involvement: strong parental input is a positive, but the we also need to give space for the district leadership to lead

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It is tough to find a balance between trying to modernize and adapt to 2022 while still preserving what has worked and made Bexley great for generations

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Pressure on students to fit into a certain mold or strive for a ‘successful’ future 

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Pressure on students to fit into a certain mold or strive for a ‘successful’ future 

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Lack of diversity in the community causes equity issues

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Increased focus on non-traditional learning environments 

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Increased focus on non-traditional learning environments 

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I love our buildings and the history around them. But it means we have to be more thoughtful in how we use the space, and develop modern learning spaces

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Traditionally underserved students (lower SES, students of color) don’t perform well. This is a HUGE PRIORITY to me

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Traditionally underserved students (lower SES, students of color) don’t perform well. This is a HUGE PRIORITY to me

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In the high school we seem to encourage a competitive environment (both in academics and athletics) that celebrates the "victors" - this creates multiple barriers and can be detrimental to students mental health.

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In the high school we seem to encourage a competitive environment (both in academics and athletics) that celebrates the "victors" - this creates multiple barriers and can be detrimental to students mental health.

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We are landlocked, so space continues to be challenging 

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We are landlocked, so space continues to be challenging 

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It’s improving but playground safety (physical and social emotional) at Cassingham. 

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It’s improving but playground safety (physical and social emotional) at Cassingham. 

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In 2022 everybody has a voice, especially online and they want to be heard. It takes a strong leader to both listen to the group but make sure they are still doing whats best for the district, school, and students even if it is unpopular.

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Special Ed and counseling services   are over-worked and under-resourced. Another PRIORITY item so that Bexley serves ALL students well

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Special Ed and counseling services   are over-worked and under-resourced. Another PRIORITY item so that Bexley serves ALL students well

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Ensuring that all staff are trained in meeting needs of students with different learning needs.  

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Ensuring that all staff are trained in meeting needs of students with different learning needs.  

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Space. Cassingham has several window-less classrooms. Yikes!

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Space. Cassingham has several window-less classrooms. Yikes!

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Priority to highlight multiple pathways to success.

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Improved gifted program starting in elementary

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Even within this chat there are multiple answers which are direct opposites. It is a real challenge to move forward when there are two (or way more) strongly opinionated sides to every story.

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How are we still calling it “Gifted and Talented”?!! This creates learning and social-emotional issues for both those IN and OUT of this program. What other ways are there to support the array of learning needs/skill levels among our students?!!!

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How are we still calling it “Gifted and Talented”?!! This creates learning and social-emotional issues for both those IN and OUT of this program. What other ways are there to support the array of learning needs/skill levels among our students?!!!

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Improved Spanish and language choices in elementary are needed. This is something Bexley should strive to achieve in. This is increasingly important to students.

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Improved Spanish and language choices in elementary are needed. This is something Bexley should strive to achieve in. This is increasingly important to students.