NASBE joins with 30 National Organizations Commit to Ensuring State Leaders to Prioritize School Climate
Alexandria, VA – As schools and communities seek to reinvent and recover in the midst of an active intersecting medical, economic, and racial crises, the time is ripe for state-level leaders to take an active role in helping schools create a positive learning environment for all students and teachers, both in-person and virtually.
State leaders are uniquely positioned to promote a healthy school climate by defining a state-wide vision for school climate, while supporting districts and schools to measure, improve, and establish a school climate learning agenda. NASBE signed a letter of support along with 30 national organizations committing to ensuring school climate is prioritized in state education improvement priorities, pandemic recovery, and efforts to advance social mobility and racial justice.
NASBE serves as the only membership organization for state boards of education. A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, NASBE elevates state board members’ voices in national and state policymaking, facilitates the exchange of informed ideas, and supports members in advancing equity and excellence in public education for students of all races, genders, and circumstances.
###
Related Content
-
NCOSEA Voice: Student Free Speech and Social Media Posts
There are many challenges policymakers face that were heightened by the turn toward virtual learning environments.
-
We the Media: Laying Down a Baseline on School Health Policies
States have been making important strides toward ensuring that schools are safe, more supportive learning environments.
-
State Actions to Prevent Youth Suicide
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, suicide was the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24. Supporting students’ mental wellness and having suicide prevention plans in place is a top priority for many state leaders as they prepare for pandemic recovery and reopening schools in the fall. Join NASBE and Child Trends for a […]
i
i
i