Director's Desk

Back-to-School: Culture and Climate

-Meria J. Carstarphen

August may be the start of the school year for many students, parents, teachers, and administrators, but perceptions about a school’s climate and culture (and their effects on a school) developed long before.

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Chronic Absenteeism, Engagement, and a Sense of Belonging

-NCEED Research Staff

While prevalent across the country, students of different races and ethnicities experience chronic absenteeism at different rates. A recent USDE report notes that "students who regularly attend school gain skills such as persistence, problem-solving, and the ability to work with others." So how are school districts addressing the issue?

Climate, Culture, Equity and Achievement

--Bill Caritj, Staff Writer

Researchers often focus on school climate over culture. That is probably because “climate” is easier to operationalize, including the attitudes, behaviors, and experiences of the students, teachers, and staff.

NCEED @ Work

Dr. Afiyah Fredericks, research faculty member for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) & Psychological Well-being, recently served as a panelist at The Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU)- Commission on Information, Measurement & Analysis (CIMA) Summer Meeting.