Creating school cultures that support young people and minimize violence and bullying requires ongoing work — a topic explored by experts in a Feb. 14 webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Safe and Supportive Schools, […]
Category: Climate
National snapshot of school violence and crime shows mixed findings
The good news: Schools are reporting less violent crime and drug use across most grade levels. The bad news: Availability of vital student supports has declined as well — a troubling finding given the continued need among young people still recovering mentally and emotionally from […]
Building community and inclusion through dialogue
Conflict is inevitable but managing it effectively can promote inclusivity and help build a positive school climate where all students feel a sense of belonging and can participate fully. Experts provided tips for schools to help students and staff in addressing conflict in ways that […]
Webinar details how addressing school climate can reduce chronic absence rates
As schools across the country continue to deal with high rates of chronic absenteeism, the U.S. Department of Education hosted a webinar on Dec. 13 exploring the connection between chronic absenteeism and school climate. Discussion covered common reasons why students disengage from school, as well […]
Young Indigenous leaders want to take on climate issues
Youth leaders at the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival had the opportunity to look to the future on climate issues and share their ideas and perspectives of what supports and resources it would take to get there. One panel, Youth in Action: A Conversation Centering Young […]
Experts highlight resources for supporting LGBTQ youth
In observance of National Coming Out Day and National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, the U.S. Department of Education held a webinar on Oct. 25 to provide resources to support substance use prevention efforts for LGBTQ students as well as strategies to promote positive school […]
Research weighs pros and cons of police in schools
The presence of police in schools results in fewer fights, but harsher discipline particularly for Black students and students with disabilities, according to a recent study. Published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management in July, the study uses school outcomes measured in the […]
New poll shows educators want to incorporate lessons in climate sustainability
Teachers in the U.S. are just as likely as their global peers to believe in the importance and value of teaching about sustainable development, but more likely than their global counterparts to report lacking the support, time and expertise needed to incorporate sustainable development into […]
Engaging families can reduce political polarization in schools
District partnerships with parents are key to solving heightened political polarization in schools, according to an Aug. 10 brief from The Brookings Institution. From lawsuits to violent incidents at school events and board meetings, national surveys of K–12 educators — including district leaders, principals and […]
Extreme weather events’ impact on students with disabilities
The National Council on Disability on May 4 released the report, The Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on People with Disabilities, which includes an overview of past emergencies and recommendations to support mitigation efforts aimed at lessening the effects of catastrophic natural disasters on the more […]