School Culture & Climate

Many teachers and administrators are working hard to create a positive school climate and culture.

Part of making good choices for student learning is grounding those decisions in data. A school that leverages data-informed practices can make decisions, recommendations and develop interventions that are aligned to their needs.

As we work to recover from the global disruption to education, we have the opportunity to establish a new and better world, where we incorporate the best of what we know with the best of what we’ve learned…

Currently schools and districts are challenged by our collective history, loss of learning, widening achievement gaps, high numbers of trauma-impacted youth, and increasing concerns for student safety and well-being.

To rebuild thriving schools, we need to prioritize safe, supportive, culturally sustaining, and equitable learning environments that promote the social and emotional competencies of both students and adults. 

Measuring school climate and culture has a direct impact on school performance. As a foundation for addressing and changing school culture, leaders must gather critical information about perceptions of the school from

What do you know about your school’s culture and climate? How can you determine whether students are feeling safe or supported?

A critical part of a successful school environment is the climate and culture. This has a direct impact on student learning and achievement outcomes.

Promoting psychological and physical safety in schools is important for learning and sets the tone for positive school culture.

The roles and responsibilities of a teacher include dozens of components that extend well beyond simply preparing and presenting…

Teacher: “Please go to the principal’s office.” Student: “Am I in trouble?” For as long as I have been a teacher, being asked to go see the principal or someone within the

Implementing new systems in a school setting is sometimes met with resistance and unanticipated hurdles. Finding ways to gain buy-in from staff and students can be challenging but it’s essential to the successful implementation of any new program.

The importance of building trust & focus to get educators to buy into new schoolwide programs.

Kickboard school leaders are using data daily to drive drastic improvements in both culture and academic outcomes.

My favorite part of the school year has always been the first day of school. There is always something special about seeing all of the professional development, bulletin boards, parent letters, classroom