scholarly journals Relationships Among Student, Staff, and Administrative Measures of School Climate and Student Health and Academic Outcomes

2017 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 319-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren N. Gase ◽  
Louis M. Gomez ◽  
Tony Kuo ◽  
Beth A. Glenn ◽  
Moira Inkelas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Student Health

The Association of School Nurse Workload With Student Health and Academic Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 105984052110129
Author(s):  
Krista Schroeder ◽  
Ally Young ◽  
Gail Adman ◽  
Ann Marie Ashmeade ◽  
Estherlyn Bonas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Student Outcomes ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Office Visits ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nurse Workload

This study assessed associations between school nurse workload and student health and academic outcomes. We hypothesized that lower school nurse workload would be associated with better student outcomes, with associations being greater for members of groups who experience health disparities. Our methods entailed secondary analysis of data for New York City school students in kindergarten through 12th grade during 2015–2016 ( N = 1,080,923), using multilevel multivariate regression as the analytic approach. Results demonstrated lower school nurse workload was associated with better outcomes for student participation in asthma education but not chronic absenteeism, early dismissals, health office visits, immunization compliance, academic achievement, or overweight/obesity. Our findings suggest school nurses may influence proximal outcomes, such as participation in disease-related education, more easily than downstream outcomes, such as absenteeism or obesity. While contrary to our hypotheses, results align with the fact that school nurses deliver community-based, population health–focused care that is inherently complex, multilevel, and directly impacted by social determinants of health. Future research should explore school nurses’ perspectives on what factors influence their workload and how they can best impact student outcomes.

scholarly journals Supporting Students by Maintaining Professional Well-Being in High-Stress Jobs

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie B. Blinder ◽  
Brandis M. Ansley ◽  
Kris Varjas ◽  
Gwendolyn T. Benson ◽  
Susan L. Ogletree
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
School Safety ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Teacher Wellness ◽  
Management Plans

Student mental health, well-being, engagement, and deep learning is tied to teacher wellness. Georgia State University’s Center for Research on School Safety, School Climate, and Classroom Management in partnership with The Collaboration and Resources for Encouraging and Supporting Transformations in Education project approached student health, wellness, and achievement by promoting change within teachers. Culturally specific professional development workshops were delivered to teachers, administrators, and other school staff. The workshops positively affected participants’ health and wellbeing through activities focused on identifying the body’s stress response and the development of personalized stress management plans to support healthy lifestyles.

The Effect of Negative School Climate on Academic Outcomes for LGBT Youth and the Role of In-School Supports

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph G. Kosciw ◽  
Neal A. Palmer ◽  
Ryan M. Kull ◽  
Emily A. Greytak
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Lgbt Youth ◽  
School Supports

School Health Policy Implementation: Facilitators and Challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 330-338
Author(s):  
Heide Cygan ◽  
Carly Tribbia ◽  
Jamie Tully
Keyword(s):  
Health Policy ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
School Health ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
School Health Policy ◽  
Wellness Policies

Schools are uniquely positioned to impact student health and academic outcomes through health and wellness policies. The purpose of this study was to describe factors influencing implementation of school health and wellness policies, specifically those focused on physical activity and nutrition. In-depth, stakeholder interviews were conducted with key informants at eight Chicago Public Schools (K–eighth grade). Data were analyzed using summative content analysis. Two themes were identified, facilitators and challenges to policy implementation. Facilitators included district support and motivation (internal and external). Challenges included limited school nurse availability, breaking tradition and budget. The external community and wellness team composition fell within both themes. Specific strategies are suggested to build upon policy implementation facilitators and overcome challenges. While school nurses play an integral role in student health and wellness, further research is needed to understand school nurse impact on student health and academic outcomes through school health policy.

Does a rising school climate lift all boats? Differential associations of perceived climate and achievement for students with disabilities and limited English proficiency

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 646-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven M. Sanders ◽  
James M. Durbin ◽  
Bart G. Anderson ◽  
Laura M. Fogarty ◽  
Regina J. Giraldo-Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
School Climate ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Limited English Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
The United States ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Positive School Climate

Previous research studies show that a positive school climate is associated with desirable academic outcomes for youth. In the United States, students with disabilities and English language learner (ELL) students are particularly at-risk for poor academic outcomes and therefore more in need of interventions to support their academic development. The present study examined whether school climate has a differential association with academic achievement for these at-risk students compared to their peers, which would suggest that school climate has the effect of reducing or widening achievement gaps based on disability and language. For students at all levels, the main effects of perceived school climate and disability status on mathematics and reading achievement were statistically significant controlling for race/ethnicity, gender, and grade. The results of this study have numerous implications for school psychology practice. Our findings suggest that a positive school climate is associated with higher achievement for all students at all levels in both mathematics and reading, school psychologists should consider school climate improvement as part of their mandate.

The Effect of School Conditions on the Use of Restorative Justice in Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison Ann Payne ◽  
Kelly Welch
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Restorative Justice ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Juvenile Justice System ◽  
School Conditions ◽  
Student Misbehavior ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Restorative Discipline

Previous research has demonstrated beneficial outcomes of using restorative justice techniques, rather than traditional punitive approaches, in response to student misbehavior. As with the use of restorative justice in criminal justice contexts, restorative discipline shifts the focus from punishment and isolation to reconciliation and reintegration. Although the use of restorative justice techniques has decreased student delinquency, resulted in better academic outcomes, and improved school climate, many schools today continue to implement punitive practices to control student behavior. The current research uses data from a nationally representative sample of schools to examine school conditions that influence the use of restorative responses to violence and misbehavior. Identifying the characteristics of a school that affect the likelihood that specific restorative justice techniques will be implemented can reveal opportunities for diminishing disparities, improving outcomes for students, and reducing the odds that students will subsequently become involved in the juvenile justice system.

scholarly journals A Practical Guide to Improving School Climate in High Schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet VanLone ◽  
Jennifer Freeman ◽  
Tamika LaSalle ◽  
Lola Gordon ◽  
Tiffany Polk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
School Climate ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
School Environments ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Data Practices ◽  
Perceptions Of School

Research focusing on school climate has shown that healthy, safe, and positive school environments are associated with improved psychological, social, behavioral, and academic outcomes for secondary students. For this reason, it is important for schools to understand how to improve perceptions of school climate through effective, evidence-based interventions. Despite the importance of school climate, secondary schools continue to struggle to implement evidence-based interventions that may improve school climate in these settings. The purpose of this guide is to provide a practical step-by-step guide for improving school climates in high schools within a multitiered system of support (MTSS) framework, specifically focusing on how to use the critical features of MTSS (i.e., outcomes, data, practices, systems) to support effective implementation.

Power of the Past, Celebrate the Present, Force of the Future, Part 3: Interview With NASN Leaders

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 380-385
Author(s):  
Lindsey Minchella ◽  
Nina Fekaris ◽  
Laurie G. Combe
Keyword(s):  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Nursing Leaders ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
President Elect

For Part 3 of the NASN School Nurse series exploring NASN’s past, present, and future, Lindsey Minchella interviews NASN President, Nina Fekaris and President-elect, Laurie Combe to discuss their school nursing perspective and philosophies. These three school nursing leaders discuss what is responsible for their long tenure as school nurses, changes witnessed in student health over the years, how NASN makes a difference for students and school nurses, the future of school nursing, and the power of NASN members’ voices to improve student health and academic outcomes.

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