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the new "push in" resource into to grades (1-3?) is wonderful. her exercises are a favorite!

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this district does a great job responding when a student / family has an urgent situation, crisis, etc.

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principals engaged with students and in class

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principals engaged with students and in class

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principals seemed very engaged in supporting all children throughout the school day, visible in classes and supporting staff.

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while, we are a high performing, academic community, we seem to be working on focusing on the "whole student", i.e.
wellbeing and emotional health

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Bexley has very involved and active families that both support the community, schools, teachers and staff. Providing Accountability and visibility within the bexley board of education and school leadership

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Most members of the Bexley community are proud to be a part of our special place.

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Bexley's community is very invested in the success and reputation of its schools.

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Bexley has embraced social emotional learning as part of our curriculum and has done a lot of work over the past several years to integrate this into how we teach kids... Not just a separate topic for the school counselor to cover.

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I feel like the district does well to ask hard questions and follow through with solutions and steps to implement.

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We are very lucky to have robust PTOS, Bexley Education Foundation, Recreation Department, etc.

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each year, the schools within Bexley are getting batter at working together and evolving with the time... i.e. curriculum, messaging, important topics to students/and/or/parents.

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the size of the community allows for kids and families to get to know each other and form bonds easily, especially in younger years

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District is small but still offers a lot of choice in ms/hs; small class sizes help student learning, student engagement, teacher-student relationships

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One of the major components of Bexley's identity as a community is our strong schools. Folks are invested in doing what they can to support and maintain the schools because they are so core to how we define this community

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Middle school students are allowed to publicly share differences in opinion and discourse in a safe environment.

Students with challenges are given alternative modes in expressing ones answers.

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overall community and parent base are engaged, supportive, and vest in their students education

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courselors within the school that are prioritizing the social and emotional learning of our young children that is centered around helping them grow into effective communicators, learners and community members

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The curriculum is strategic yet also allows for teachers to implement creative ways to explore topics. I also feel like administration looks supports these extra endeavors of teachers.

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In middle school, there are a lot of opportunities for students to discover what they are interested in and to engage.

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I have always found it easy to find a straight line to staff members and administrators when our family needed to have a discussion about our children.  I have also appreciated that staff and administrators reach out to us directly as well when they have something to share

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having a direct, collaborative communication with teachers, especially helpful for social dynamics and issues

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high priority on character development of kindness, compassion, courage, friendship

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Arts are an important part of school curriculum; there are many opportunities for participation in different kinds of art-related experiences

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Our class sizes are small and there is emphasis on a community feeling. People are invested in relationships because they know they will interact with folks throughout their children's time in school

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I have one child with an IEP (5th grade). I have found that the teachers at Maryland Elementary have been incredibly supportive and patient over the years. I have found in middle school, a similar experience where the teachers really get to know the student, and have been incredibly patient during the transition into a larger community and meeting new people.

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SHOULD allow for relational priorities within schools, staff, families and students.

easily adaptable

clear communication

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the community feels like it has a stake in the schools and feels proud of the quality of Bexley schools

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well-qualified, caring and committed to our students.

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bexley is a wealthy district with extensive resources available for education.  community members are generous with their resources.

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As an elementary parent, the staff we have encountered has been amazing. The teachers care about students, families, building community, student growth in all areas (not just academics)

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elementary staff members that understand, value, appreciate and accommodate various student needs. For example, 2nd grade staff that allows students do work laying on floor with a clipboard vs sitting in a seat.  Movement breaks throughout the day

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Our teachers are the best of the best and are engaged, enthusiastic, and caring. They stay on top of new teaching methods and are eager to help kids learn and grow

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As a Bexley resident, parent of students I believe Bexley's strengths to be:

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As a Bexley resident, parent of students I believe Bexley's strengths to be:

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1. Slow shift to culture change and inclusivity around diversity and special education.
2. The community cares about education.
3. Involvement in the community and school district. Volunteerism, Opinions, etc.

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high expectations, supported students, high outcomes

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experienced teachers with long
tenure within the community

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Relational. Good communication. Feeling connected with what is going on in the classroom.

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given the size of our community, it is easy to build connections and get to know other families.

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Bexley's biggest strength is probably their academic strength in programming (AP, etc), plus the fact that we are able to maintain a wide variety of advanced classes in a smaller school population.

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bexley parents are very committed to their district, their children and their children's peers

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Students have a lot of opportunities to explore arts, even at a young age.

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Well-qualified, caring, exited to keep learning and share new techniques in classrooms