/school-climate School Climate en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±˛Ą Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:43:00 GMT /events/webinar/engaging-every-student-how-to-address-absenteeism-and-build-belonging Gain valuable insights and practical solutions to address absenteeism and build a more welcoming and supportive school environment. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:43:00 GMT /events/webinar/engaging-every-student-how-to-address-absenteeism-and-build-belonging /leaders/2025/one-leaders-plan-to-cut-chronic-absenteeism-one-student-at-a-time Naomi Tolentino helps educators in Kansas City, Kan., support strong school attendance. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/one-leaders-plan-to-cut-chronic-absenteeism-one-student-at-a-time /leaders/2025/meet-the-dei-leader-using-data-and-heart-to-foster-student-belonging A district's DEI director uses data and an approachable style to do his work despite a challenging political environment. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/meet-the-dei-leader-using-data-and-heart-to-foster-student-belonging /leaders/leadership/keeping-dei-work-alive-in-a-hostile-political-climate/2025/02 Diversity, equity, and inclusion remains a target for criticism and elimination. A DEI director is navigating his way through it. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/keeping-dei-work-alive-in-a-hostile-political-climate/2025/02 /leaders/leadership/what-a-positive-proactive-approach-to-chronic-absenteeism-looks-like/2025/02 A Kansas City, Kan., leader explains how her district shifted its approach to chronic absenteeism. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/what-a-positive-proactive-approach-to-chronic-absenteeism-looks-like/2025/02 /leadership/opinion-trump-is-rolling-back-protections-for-transgender-students-what-educators-can-do/2025/01 Two educators offer ideas and resources for teachers and education leaders so they can support their LGBTQ+ students. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:14:43 GMT /leadership/opinion-trump-is-rolling-back-protections-for-transgender-students-what-educators-can-do/2025/01 /teaching-learning/opinion-10-actions-teachers-can-take-now-that-trump-is-president/2025/01 On Day 1 of his second term, Trump issued orders that could negatively affect students. Here’s how to support them. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:22:15 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-10-actions-teachers-can-take-now-that-trump-is-president/2025/01 /leadership/what-principals-can-do-to-get-students-excited-to-learn-after-winter-break/2025/01 Principals are giving warm welcomes after winter break. They also want students to get serious about their academics. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:06:53 GMT /leadership/what-principals-can-do-to-get-students-excited-to-learn-after-winter-break/2025/01 /teaching-learning/opinion-dont-shield-students-from-offensive-language-in-literature-do-this-instead/2024/12 Creating a safe space is just one of the many ways educators can use this challenge as a classroom learning experience. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:32:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-dont-shield-students-from-offensive-language-in-literature-do-this-instead/2024/12 /leadership/opinion-give-the-gift-of-kindness-how-to-create-a-culture-of-gratitude-in-your-school/2024/12 In the season of thanks and celebration, a middle school teacher proposes spreading a little joy through notecards. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:00:07 GMT /leadership/opinion-give-the-gift-of-kindness-how-to-create-a-culture-of-gratitude-in-your-school/2024/12 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-building-a-safe-space-for-students/2024/12 For many students, school is the one place where their needs are consistently met. One teacher explains how he ensures that’s the case. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:48:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-building-a-safe-space-for-students/2024/12 /leadership/opinion-i-invited-students-to-help-hire-a-new-assistant-principal-heres-what-happened/2024/12 What began as an opportunity for the students turned into a gift for our administrative team. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:57:53 GMT /leadership/opinion-i-invited-students-to-help-hire-a-new-assistant-principal-heres-what-happened/2024/12 /teaching-learning/the-top-10-things-that-keep-teachers-up-at-night/2024/11 Teachers share their biggest work-related stressors. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:34:45 GMT /teaching-learning/the-top-10-things-that-keep-teachers-up-at-night/2024/11 /leadership/shhhh-its-underground-spirit-week-dont-tell-the-students/2024/11 Try this fun twist on the Spirit Week tradition. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:23:15 GMT /leadership/shhhh-its-underground-spirit-week-dont-tell-the-students/2024/11 /events/webinar/investing-in-success-leading-a-culture-of-safety-and-support Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:42:20 GMT /events/webinar/investing-in-success-leading-a-culture-of-safety-and-support /leadership/students-dont-want-to-talk-about-politics-either/2024/10 The election is occurring at a time when many schools are discouraged from having tough conversations in class. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:09:05 GMT /leadership/students-dont-want-to-talk-about-politics-either/2024/10 /events/webinar/creating-harmony-and-belonging-as-a-solution-to-chronic-absenteeism Join a webinar featuring strategies on addressing chronic absenteeism through building a sense of belonging. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:44:11 GMT /events/webinar/creating-harmony-and-belonging-as-a-solution-to-chronic-absenteeism /leadership/video-how-this-principal-manages-student-behavior-without-too-many-rules/2024/10 Principal Tracie Anderson Swilley brought students on board to make big changes to her school’s culture. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:04:45 GMT /leadership/video-how-this-principal-manages-student-behavior-without-too-many-rules/2024/10 /leadership/inside-the-no-limits-mindset-of-the-new-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/10 Tracie Anderson Swilley, a high school principal in South Carolina, was awarded the title for the 2024-25 academic year. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:49:13 GMT /leadership/inside-the-no-limits-mindset-of-the-new-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/10 /teaching-learning/5-key-ways-to-support-students-with-learning-differences/2024/10 Teachers are often uncertain about how to support students who have dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:16:49 GMT /teaching-learning/5-key-ways-to-support-students-with-learning-differences/2024/10 /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 As someone who’s been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, I’m pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn’t unique to our district—which serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities—but we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we’re seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:39:14 GMT /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 /leadership/opinion-how-one-big-city-district-is-addressing-the-middle-east-conflict/2024/10 Partnerships are helping the Philadelphia schools better support all students and staff, writes Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:16:16 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-one-big-city-district-is-addressing-the-middle-east-conflict/2024/10 /leadership/heres-how-many-high-schoolers-are-transgender-and-how-theyre-faring-in-schools/2024/10 For the first time, national data show how many high school students identify as transgender or gender-questioning. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:37:58 GMT /leadership/heres-how-many-high-schoolers-are-transgender-and-how-theyre-faring-in-schools/2024/10 /events/webinar/how-to-use-data-to-combat-bullying-and-enhance-school-safety Join our webinar to learn how data can help identify bullying, implement effective interventions, & foster student well-being. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:44:32 GMT /events/webinar/how-to-use-data-to-combat-bullying-and-enhance-school-safety /leadership/students-feel-less-connected-to-school-heres-why-that-matters/2024/10 There's a body of research that points to a number of benefits when students feel close to people at school. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:33:43 GMT /leadership/students-feel-less-connected-to-school-heres-why-that-matters/2024/10 /leadership/what-works-to-help-students-of-color-feel-like-they-belong-at-school/2024/09 New research focuses on how ethnic studies classes and local partnerships can help students of all races feel they belong in school. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:58:11 GMT /leadership/what-works-to-help-students-of-color-feel-like-they-belong-at-school/2024/09 /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-to-help-immigrant-students-succeed/2024/09 Researchers and educators recently shared advice on how to best work with immigrant students and English learners. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:26:17 GMT /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-to-help-immigrant-students-succeed/2024/09 /teaching-learning/anti-immigrant-rhetoric-has-consequences-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2024/09 As falsehoods circulate about Haitian residents of Springfield, Ohio, schools can help immigrant students feel safe and welcome. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:16:45 GMT /teaching-learning/anti-immigrant-rhetoric-has-consequences-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2024/09