Volunteer Opportunities:

Your expertise can help shape the future. Join as a classroom facilitator, content contributor, event organizer, or just contact us and see what emerges!

Support Our Mission:

Partnership Opportunities
Collaborate with us to expand to new classrooms and
communities.

Donate
Help us sustain and grow our transformative work across Central Ohio and beyond.

How We Support You and How You Can Get Involved

Erase the Space serves a variety of stakeholders, each essential to our mission of fostering public discourse across Central Ohio. Find your section below to learn how we support you and how you can contribute to our growing community.

Teachers

​What You Need to Know:

• ETS integrates seamlessly into your curriculum, offering resources and structured exchanges for students.
• Programs include training, classroom toolkits, and ongoing support for facilitating transformative discussions.

How to Get Involved:

• Join Our Professional Development Workshops: Learn strategies for guiding civic dialogue.
• Sign Up Your Class for an Exchange: Connect with another classroom in a structured year-long program.
• Contribute to Our Blog: Share your experiences and insights as an ETS educator.

Administrators

What You Need to Know:

• ETS supports district goals of promoting equity, inclusion, and civic engagement across diverse student populations.
• Programs are research-backed and adaptable to your school or district’s needs.

How to Get Involved:

• Host Professional Development: Partner with us to train your educators.
• Launch school or district programs; implement ETS exchanges in your classrooms.
• Celebrate Success: Showcase your students’ work at community events and online.

Students

What You Need to Know:

• ETS exchanges let you share your story, learn from others, and connect with peers from different backgrounds.
• You’ll develop critical thinking, communication, and empathy—skills that last a lifetime.

How to Get Involved:

• Participate in Exchanges: Engage in collaborative writing and dialogue with partner classrooms.
• Share Your Voice: Present your work at ETS events and in our publications, social media, or our blog!
• Stay Connected: Join ongoing projects to continue fostering public discourse.

Parents

What You Need to Know:​

• ETS provides a safe, structured environment for students to engage with diverse perspectives and practice civic skills.
• Programs encourage empathy, understanding, and active citizenship.

How to Get Involved:

• Advocate for ETS: Encourage your school to join the program.
• Volunteer: Help with events or logistics for classroom exchanges.
• Follow our updates: Stay engaged by connecting with us on social media.

Donors

What You Need to Know:​

• Your support allows ETS to reach more classrooms and provide valuable resources to students and teachers.
• Donations fund transportation, workshops, and resources for exchanges and events.

How to Get Involved:

• Sponsor an Exchange: Provide funding for a specific school partnership.
• Support Growth Initiatives: Help us expand to more schools and grade levels.
• Join Our Donor Circle: Receive exclusive updates and invitations to ETS events.

Community Partners

What You Need to Know:

• Collaborating with ETS strengthens public discourse in Central Ohio by connecting schools with libraries, museums, and advocacy organizations.
• Partnerships enrich our programs and provide students with diverse learning
• experiences.

How to Get Involved:

• Host ETS Events: Offer your space for workshops, exhibitions, or storytelling sessions.
• Collaborate on Projects: Work with us to create resources or co-sponsor community events.
• Amplify Our Mission: Share ETS’s work through your network to reach new audiences.

"No matter your role, you are a vital part of the Erase the Space community. Together, we can transform education and build bridges of connection across divides. Contact us today to learn more or get involved!"