ERIC Number: EJ1257763
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-May
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1540-8000
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Creating Equitable School Climates
Ross, Randy; Brown, Philip; Biagas, Kori Hamilton
State Education Standard, v20 n2 p17-22 May 2020
The authors believe it is time to expand the term school climate to reflect an intention of giving all children access to positive school environments. Their expanded definition recognizes that equitable school climates are central to education equity, and it calls on educators and policymakers to deepen awareness of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and geographic differences. This article discusses how states and districts are weaving equity into their efforts to improve climate. Five state examples provide a window into some dynamics and options for educational leaders who see equity and school climate improvement as essential to their mission: Minnesota, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Equal Education, Culturally Relevant Education, School Community Relationship, Board of Education Policy, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Development, Emotional Development, Bullying, School Safety, State Departments of Education, Crisis Management, Educational Improvement, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota; Connecticut; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Maryland
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Every Student Succeeds Act 2015
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