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How to Survey Students

How to Survey Students: Tips for Conducting a School Survey Student surveys are a proven way for community coalitions and schools to evaluate a variety of factors and make effective, data-based decisions. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Measures of Teaching Effectiveness project found that “student survey results are predictive of student achievement” and “that […]

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Analyzing & Interpreting Student Survey Results Data in Schools

Many schools and educational organizations today are using student surveys to evaluate student perceptions, behaviors, and activities across a wide variety of topics such as bullying, substance abuse, school climate, and more. However, successfully conducting a student survey doesn’t end once the responses have been collected. In fact, that’s when one of the most important […]

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Top Five Reasons to Survey Your Students

Student surveys can be powerful tools to help school administration and educators gather valuable data. This school data allows for an in-depth analysis of the overall school climate, at the same time rendering a representative picture of student perceptions. There are a number of reasons school systems should consider conducting student surveys, but we’ve laid […]

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Flexible Funding with ESSA, New Federal Education Legislation

Flexible School Funding with ESSA, a New Piece of Key Federal Education Legislation New federal education legislation may soon be affecting school budgets and allowing more flexibility in terms of spending. In 2016, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into legislation, effectively replacing No Child Left Behind (NCLB). ESSA changes several key budgetary […]

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Student Drug Use & Substance Abuse Surveys | Goals & Purpose

An In-Depth Look at Student Drug Use & Substance Abuse Surveys Substance use and abuse by students has been a national issue for decades due to the impact that it has on students and learning. It’s no surprise that school surveys specifically designed to measure student behaviors and attitudes towards drugs have been in use […]

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Student Survey Types & Samples | School Climate, Bullying & More

Student Survey Types & Samples: An Overview It’s no secret that student surveys are a powerful way for schools to evaluate their programs, environments, and students’ perceptions and behaviors. Thus, they are often an attractive option for administrators and educational decision-makers who are interested in assessing their schools. But before you begin the process of […]

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How to Choose the Best Student Surveys | Middle & High Schools

How to Choose the Best Student Surveys for Your Middle or High School Student surveys are a powerful and popular way for middle and high schools to evaluate a variety of educational factors, such as school climate, drug and alcohol abuse, mental health, and more. How do you know you’re picking the right survey for […]

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What is a School Climate Survey?

There are many different types of school surveys available today, measuring a wide variety of factors from mental health and bullying to drug and alcohol use and more. One popular type of measurement used today is the school climate survey. The phrase school climate “refers to the quality and character of school life…[it] is based […]

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