«º» º Are more socially involved in school «º» º Have a perceived
school connectedness which is protective against health risk behaviors like emotional distress, violence and substance use
Not exact matches
Schools also use «house» days to help students make new friends,
which builds
connectedness and reduces the likelihood of bullying.»
School connectedness is one factor
which can help support positive mental health and wellbeing for all students.
Choosing
Schools «most unique contribution is to evaluate systems of
school choice in terms of how they could serve various public interests - namely, the degree to
which a system of choice can promote equity, student achievement, and social capital (or social
connectedness).
The concept of
school connectedness, belonging and community will become a much more challenging problem for
schools, and one
which they must embrace.
Emphasis in the guidance is on developing a
school and classroom climate
which builds a sense of
connectedness and purpose so that all children can thrive.
Here are some excerpts: A safe and caring
school climate includes feeling safe at
school, feeling part of decision — making, and having a sense of
school connectedness,
which «is the belief by students that adults and peers in the
school care about their learning as well as about them as individuals» (CDC, 2009b, SAMHSA Toolkit, p. 12).
Create a positive
school climate in
which children feel supported by peers and teachers and have a sense of
connectedness to the
school community.
I love the core message,
which is that
school can be a positive transformational experience, and that building positive relationships and
school connectedness lead to both improved learning and better behavior for all students.