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Research shows that the quality of school climate may be the single most predictive factor in promoting student achievement. A positive school climate promotes school safety, student self-esteem, emotional well-being, mental health, and lower incidences of substance abuse, student absenteeism, and suspensions. The СÖíÊÓƵ State Education Department (СÖíÊÓƵ) continues to promote initiatives to foster student engagement and thereby increase student achievement, safety, and wellness.

As described inÌýСÖíÊÓƵ’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, СÖíÊÓƵ will continue to develop and build upon existing guidance and resources to combat harassment, bullying, and discrimination, and to enhance efforts to build and maintain positive and healthy school climates.Ìý

Below are some helpful resources for addressing school climate:

• СÖíÊÓƵ Curriculum and Instruction Page: Mental Health
• СÖíÊÓƵ Student Support Services Page: School Safety and Educational Climate