Fostering a Positive School Climate

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Welcome back to another episode of the Teaching with Valor Podcast. I'm your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a topic that lies at the very heart of a thriving educational environment: fostering a positive school climate. Every educator knows that the atmosphere within a school can significantly impact both teaching and learning.
When the school climate is positive, students feel safe, respected, and engaged; teachers feel supported and empowered; and parents feel connected and involved. Creating such an environment doesn’t happen overnight—it requires intention, commitment, and continuous effort from all members of the school community.
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For more information on this topic check out the following resources:

• CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) – SEL Resources: www.casel.org - Comprehensive resources for integrating social-emotional learning into the classroom.
• Edutopia – Positive School Climate Strategies: www.edutopia.org - Articles, videos, and strategies for fostering a positive school environment.
• National School Climate Center – School Climate Resources: www.schoolclimate.org - Tools and resources for assessing and improving school climate.
• ASCD – Building a Positive School Culture and Climate: www.ascd.org - Professional development resources on school climate.
• Teaching Tolerance – Fostering a Positive School Climate: www.tolerance.org - Resources for promoting inclusivity, empathy, and respect in schools.

Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a place where all students succeed. Keep teaching with valor!