Tag: School Culture
“It’s penny wise and pound foolish”: Teachers reflect on how disparities in pay affect...
Every year around mid summer, the dreaded courtesy phone calls between school superintendents begin. One district unexpectedly loses a teacher to a...
Creating a school culture to help students overcome trauma and engage in learning
At Honey Run Academy in Paradise, California, many students have experienced traumatic events like substance misuse in the home, abuse, or homelessness. But educators...
Webinar opportunity: Latino Youth & Culturally Informed Care: Valuable Models Addressing Health, Well-being and...
The Bureau of Student Wellness, with funding support by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health, will host a webinar...
Data show minority students & students with disabilities disciplined more harshly than peers
Data from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights show that students with disabilities and minority students are disciplined more often and...
New docu-series, “America to Me,” explores race and education
How are students navigating issues of race and identity in their school and community? A new docu-series, America to Me, is looking for answers. Although it...
Restorative justice leads to greater respect between students & teachers
Restorative justice is a system of reconciliation and accountability that brings together the offender, victim, and others to mediate and resolve problems. It holds...
Student Voice Summit brought together over 100 students and educators
Incorporating student voice has been on the radar of many New Hampshire schools over the past few years in an effort to improve school culture and...
Starting the school year off by focusing on school culture
In a recent post, Michael Niehoff, an educator, and writer for Getting Smart, shares what he learned by starting the school year off not...
Tips on how to build an inclusive school culture & empower students
As our world becomes more interconnected, Adrienne Henck, the Director of Global School First, emphasizes the importance of global education, inclusive school culture, and...
Plymouth State University partners with GLSEN to offer anti-bullying training to educators
The Holmes Center for School Partnerships and Educator Preparation at Plymouth State University is partnering with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)...