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Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School

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A positive school climate includes policies and practices that foster school safety for all; promote a supportive academic, disciplinary, and physical environment; and encourage and maintain respectful, trusting, and caring relationships throughout the school community. Research shows that a positive school climate is associated with better academic outcomes (e.g., test scores and graduation rates), greater student engagement, improved risk prevention and health outcomes, and increased teacher retention.  To reduce the risk of stress, trauma, and other adverse experiences, schools can increase protective factors like making investments in positive relationships and improving students’ connection to school.  Students benefit from identifying an adult who they can trust and go to for support in school.

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