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On this , let's spotlight the critical need for supportive and inclusive work environments for teachers. A safe, valued, and inclusive atmosphere is one essential ingredient for educators' well-being, encouraging them to stay in the classroom and create nurturing learning spaces for students. Check out our Co-CEO Elliot Ransom's presentation on prioritizing school climate for teacher support and retention. Together, let's prioritize mental health and well-being in education. https://uchicagoimpact.org/news/presentation-how-5essentials-can-help-improve-school-climate-and-reduce-teacher-turnover NNWEAHHoughton Mifflin Harcourt

Presentation: How The 5Essentials Can Help Improve School Climate and Reduce Teacher Turnover | UChicago Impact UChicago Impact provides empirically-based tools and supporting services to create reliably excellent schooling.

New research findings show the 5Essentials is predictive of improvement across multiple outcomes in both high- and low-poverty schools. Read the full report.

5Essentials Survey in CPS The 5Essentials Survey has been administered in CPS since the 1990s and measures a school’s strength in five essential organizational conditions that influence student learning: Effective Leaders, Collaborative Teachers, Involved Families, Supportive Environment, and Ambitious Instruction. This st...

"That brings us to one of the most critical aspects of improvement planning and data collection: diversity of voice."

Read part 2 of our blog series with NWEA on using holistic data to drive school improvement.

How to democratize your school improvement planning process - Teach. Learn. Grow. To create an equitable, effective, and enduring school improvement plan, school leaders must gather diverse data and democratize the planning process.