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March 30, 2006
NSBA's new study on urban school climate released today
A majority of urban students say they feel safe at school, that teachers respect students, and they enjoy learning at their school, according to a survey of urban school climate is being released today by NSBA's Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE).
However, the survey also found that almost one-quarter of urban students report feeling uncertain about their safety. Sixty percent of urban middle school students say that many fights take place at their school and half of all students see other students being bullied at least monthly.
CUBE's largest-ever research project, Where We Learn, surveyed nearly 32,000 students from 15 urban school districts in 13 states. Students indicated their perceptions in five areas: school safety; bullying; trust, respect and ethos of caring; racial self-concept; and general climate.
"The findings are generally positive in all five categories. Students feel good about themselves, their schools, and their teachers," said Brian Perkins, the study's principal investigator, chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Southern Connecticut State University, and CUBE chair. "However, in each category, there are certain findings that raise concerns for teachers, school leaders, and parents."
"This is a crucial study since research shows that improved school climate contributes to greater student achievement, higher morale, and a better relationship with the community," said Anne L. Bryant, NSBA executive director. "It is an important starting point for discussion among school board members, teachers and administrators, students and parents, and the community about school climate."
Check out the report (PDF) here. Watch for the videostream of the news conference to be posted later today.
Posted March 30, 2006 10:00 AM |
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