Students thrive in safe and supportive environments. Although rates of bullying are on the decline, incidents persist around the nation, particularly for students in rural areas, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ students. Learn about current trends, challenges to prevention, and where to access promising evidence-based policies and practices.
Immigrants comprise more than 13 percent of the U.S. population. Supporting immigrants, refugees, and asylees are "bright spots" — schools that are using effective strategies to assist newcomers. Read a Q&A with WestEd's BethAnn Berliner who shares promising practices designed to build bridges for students in transition.
Cultures of care contribute to a positive school climate for both students and teachers. View this archived webinar to learn about effective collective- and self-care techniques that leaders and staff can use throughout the school year, such as practicing mindfulness and cultivating a sense of gratitude.
“When students feel safe and cared for at school, the academics are better, the health outcomes are better — it benefits everyone,” says Jenny Betz of WestEd’s School Climate and Wellness Partnership, who worked closely with Jefferson Parish Public Schools in Louisiana to improve school climate. Learn about Jefferson Parish’s efforts and why their work demonstrates the importance of listening to what students have to say.
A new interactive map provides school leadership teams with state-specific data to inform initial conversations about the relationships between social and emotional learning, school safety, academic performance, and other student data. Access data for your state and download the accompanying discussion guide.
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