The impact of school culture and climate on student performance
Abstract
A school reform process is described where the existing culture is fundamentally changed. The purpose of the process is to increase culture and climate satisfaction to help increase student achievement. Involving teachers and students in a school reform process involving culture identification, servant leadership, use of power in the classroom, and implementing an advisory program for students to improve student citizenship and character can help to increase student achievement. Currently, some states are encouraging schools to begin a character education program. If school administrators and faculty are interested in improving achievement they must look at their existing culture. Data are provided at the school level demonstrates that this process is successful in increasing student achievement. There are no costs related to the process, and it is accepted and embraced by all school constituents.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
McInerney, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Educational leadership|School administration
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