School Climate and Culture: Page 3

Op-ed

How my district attracts and retains Gen Z teachers

Through outreach, a grow-your-own program, career growth & financial support, Bellwood School District 88 is growing the next generation of educators.

Research

Research: Black students disciplined more often in K-12 schools

A new report finds significant racial disparities in how disciplinary practices are applied across the country, and offers recommendations for district leaders to build healthier and more equitable cultures.

School Climate and Culture

Language diversity is an asset. Embracing it can help all learners succeed

Five best practices for managing—and celebrating—cultural and linguistic diversity in ways that enhance learning.

Student Success

Resource Page: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism

These free resources from a variety of organizations are intended to help district leaders tackle this complex issue, including toolkits, policy recommendations, outreach and communications strategies, and more.

Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention

Nation’s first school counselor residency launches in rural California

The partnership between Fresno Pacific University and six area school districts is intended to build a pipeline of school counselors and address significant shortages.

School Climate and Culture

Salt Lake City School District launches “Dignity Initiative” to reduce divisiveness and improve school culture

At a Unity Summit, Superintendent Elizabeth Grant said the campaign is focused on teaching students how to disagree while maintaining dignity and respect for others.

Op-ed

Walking through Paris can provide inspiration for educators

Learning should be less rigid and more like exploring a beautiful city.

Research

EdTrust releases tool to help district leaders evaluate quality of social-emotional learning assessments

The education policy and advocacy organization analyzed 11 assessments commonly used to measure student wellbeing and social and emotional needs, and offers advice and guiding questions for education leaders to consider during implementation.

Mental Health and Wellness

The rapid rise of school-based health centers

Districts offering health services report improved student wellbeing, attendance, and academic achievement.

Policy and Legislation

Kids like free school meals. States are trying to reel in the costs.

Chalkbeat Chicago

The number of kids eating breakfast and lunch has jumped in the eight states that now have universal free school meals.

Mental Health and Wellness

New Jersey district enhancing social-emotional learning

Lebanon Township using the Choose Love Movement program to improve school culture and student wellbeing

School Climate and Culture

Confronting chronic absenteeism: NYC schools lean on data, tap peer-to-peer support

More educators have found themselves addressing issues that exist beyond the school’s environment, such as students’ access to health care, childcare, and transportation.

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