Education climate (or school climate) is how the school experience “feels” related to safety, teaching and learning, interpersonal relationships, and the physical building. A positive school environment also has been shown to increase teacher retention, lower dropout rates, decrease incidences of violence, reduce the need for out-of-school suspensions, and increase student achievement.
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Additional resources for keeping kids in class, learning, with the supports they need and out of the juvenile justice system
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Additional resources for keeping kids in class, learning, with the supports they need and out of the juvenile justice system
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Education climate (or school climate) is how the school experience “feels” related to safety, teaching and learning, interpersonal relationships, and the physical building. A positive school environment also has been shown to increase teacher retention, lower dropout rates, decrease incidences of violence, reduce the need for out-of-school suspensions, and increase student achievement.
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Resource guide on laws and procedures for attorneys representing a student in a Georgia school tribunal hearing.
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Ideas for supporting parents, community leaders, educators, and others to address disparities and improve outcomes for all children. This Toolkit
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Georgia Appleseed supports Senate Bill 169, a bipartisan bill that passed unanimously in Georgia’s Senate and is now with the House. The bill seeks to ensure timely tribunals for students facing disciplinary action, as well as the provision of instructional materials while awaiting a hearing.
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Local collaborative efforts of juvenile courts, schools and community partners to support positive school climate and minimize juvenile court referrals
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Georgia Appleseed-led coalition of education, community and legal organizations who support positive school climate reform and policies at the state and local levels.
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Annually updated data on Georgia’s suspension rates at the state, district, and school level.
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