School Climate and Culture

From what I read the country has an epidemic that is growing at an enormously fast pace! It seems administration all around the country thinks they can go ahead and behave as if nobody else matters in… more

I am a speech therapist (Speech Language Pathologist) going into my third year in a public school. I want to see if there are any other school SLPs in (or around) the same place in their career who ar… more

I work in the Title IX area, and would love to hear from anyone who is working with students dealing with sexual or other kind of harassment between students, and how to improve that climate.

The hostility on my team is rough. We have a yeller. I walked by her room the other day. She was screaming across the room at a student, "you have to be kind to get kindness." Seriously, those… more

Our district is so lax on the students this year. With tech issues and distance learning days, we’ve gone from accommodating to enabling real quick. No penalties for late work, taking excuses for att… more

Happy Wednesday! I am trying to plan with our AP and climate lead on what we can do in distance learning as a school wide event. I suggested we still host our multicultural club assemblies on zoom for… more

I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so har… more

SOS I’m a first year teacher. I’m at a VERY challenging school district & a different culture than I’ve ever been around before. I cant get through a full day’s lesson! I spend more time disciplin… more

What are some of the coolest ways you’ve been shown appreciation? From admin, teachers, staff, students, parents?

Anybody have strategic tips for combating bullying for productive conflict resolution fir high school kids?

I'm an black educator and the only one at the middle school. we had a meeting where we have a new office worker and the principal said we have a new office worker coming in and he is African ameri… more

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like my building, and all of its stakeholders, are not on the same page, and it has created a chaotic school culture. What can I do to help unite an entire school?

Anyone been part of a successful, school culture transformation from one that is completely accepting of mediocrity to one that collectively strives for excellence?

How do you establish a culture of academic rigor?

My school is trying to start up a WEB program. Anyone used their stuff and trainings before?

Anyone work at a school who that puts on plays or uses video of the stunt body or staff acting out what the school values are?

Anyone have success creating a positive school culture without much support from the administration?

Hello! I look forward to engaging in rich conversations about how to improve overall climate and culture in schools. I am in the climate and culture committee and I look forward sharing ideas