School climate

A positive school climate is important to all teachers, but sometimes the school’s leadership is not ready to move forward with a school-wide program. The great thing about schools is the fact that teachers can start the process of having a positive school climate in their classrooms. A teacher’s attitude and relationship with the students can make all the difference. Read the full article and start improving your classroom climate today.

The student strikers are at it again, with up to 50,000 people expected to march from Treasury Gardens. But this time, adults are getting behind them too.

Take a walk through your building or workplace and attend to the feelings you have. No, not an actual walk -- a symbolic one. By so doing, you will learn a lot about the culture and climate of your school and some areas where action may be needed.

When teachers and students feel heard, the climate of a school just gets better, and semantic pulse surveys can make that happen.

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If you read forums for teachers, job satisfaction surveys, or listen to conversation in the teachers’ lounge you will often hear a common theme in the complaints of teachers. Teachers who are unhappy feel unappreciated and unrecognized for their hard work. Although a raise would put a smile on teachers everywhere, this may not be possible with the current state of economics. Have you read Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point? One of the examples he gives in his book is the NYC subway…

Looking to incorporate climate change education into your lesson plans? You don’t need us to tell you that teaching about climate change can be complicated. Bills in a number of states could put climate education in jeopardy, and some states have outright banned using the phrase in the classroom. But we do have some good news: Did you know 80 percent of parents actually want teachers to teach their kids about climate change? Keep reading to learn more!

So many people are talking about how to improve school climate and classroom climate. Use these school climate ideas to make changes at your school starting today!

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School climate measurement involves a comprehensive assessment of student engagement, school safety, and the learning environment. The measurement of school climate provides educators with the necessary data to identify school needs, set goals, and track progress toward improvement.

Are you on the Sunshine Committee this year? Some schools call it Social Committee. Whatever the name, it serves the same purpose. Usually there is a little arm twisting at the beginning of the year to get staff members to pay their dues. If your school normally doesn't allow the staff to wear jeans, you might ask your administrator if your committee could give people who pay dues a "Jean Day Coupon" that allows teachers to wear jeans on one day of their choosing. It's like a "get out of…

Why is a positive school climate important? School climate is often the single most important factor in the success of a school.

Why school awards ceremonies are a bad idea. As I've learned more and more about the way our brains really work, the more I've come to believe that they're more than just annoying: school awards ceremonies are a bad idea.

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Steps to help create a positive, fun learning environment in your classroom. http://www.thepathway2success.com/back-to-school-planning-tip-1-a-positive-classroom-climate/ #pathway2success

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The environment in your classroom can either make or break a school year. Use these tips to create a positive classroom environment!

Want to be the administrator of the greatest school ever? As former administrators and educators we understand what it feels like to be in both a poor school environment and a positive one. We want you to know what a positive and productive school climate and culture looks and feels like! Click to begin improving your school climate today!

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