“If we work together, we can defend ourselves, and we can protect the kids. A community’s first responsibility is to protect its children-the ones we have now and the ones we will have.”
-Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower
“What we cannot imagine, cannot come into being.” - bell hooks
The Columbus Education Justice Coalition is a collective of parents, students, educators, labor union members, and community partners who believe that access to a fair, just, well-rounded public education for all students, families, and staff in Columbus City Schools is a civil and human right.
We work to end inequities, oppose privatization, and build strong, community-based public schools where all students can thrive.
authentic RELATIONSHIPS
The build-up of trusting, ongoing partnerships between Columbus City Schools and the community.
The meaningful, not shallow, inclusion of those most impacted (students, families, educators) in shaping policy and practice.
Responsive and transparent communication from decision-makers with families, educators, and community members.
substantial REINVESTMENT
Equitable and fair school funding that channels funds, attention, programmatic innovation, and infrastructure into neighborhood schools and communities that have been marginalized.
Reimagining and planning for schools as the hub of their neighborhoods, with shared decision-making, wrap-around services, and community-connected planning and learning.
“We need more services that come along with school like there were during covid.
Schools should be natural hubs of their communities.”
transformative RECONSTRUCTION
Transforming the educational ecosystem of top-down decision making by rebuilding a structure that ensures student, family, community, and staff engagement as shared decision-makers.
Policy and governance changes that address the root causes of inequity in Columbus City Schools.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
colsedjustice@gmail.com
Media Inquiries:
Izetta Thomas, Lead Organizer
thomasi@ceaohio.org