School as haven: Transforming school environments into welcoming learning communities

Virletta C. Bryant, Corey Shdaimah, Rebecca L. Sander and Llewellyn J. Cornelius

Children and Youth Services Review, 2013, vol. 35, issue 5, 848-855

Abstract: This study investigated school factors that impact attendance. Interviews and focus groups with over 60 key stakeholders from five Maryland counties were conducted. Respondents indicated that despite individual, family, and community factors that contribute to non-attendance, students will attend a school that is intentional about creating a welcoming climate that is supportive and academically stimulating. Attendance can be improved when schools evaluated policies that may unintentionally deter student attendance, when students feel heard by school personnel, and when students are given opportunities to establish supportive relationships with caring adults in and out of the classroom.

Keywords: School attendance; School social work; School environment; Strength based perspective; Person-in-environment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.02.001

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