The founder of the Open School Movement describes the essentials of a positive classroom climate: emphasis on knowledge, skills, and challenge—and absolutely no humiliation of students.

What makes a high school an inviting place to learn? Attention to setting, strong academic emphasis, and giving students choices.

The acceptance of all students in a group hinges on recognizing their competence.

Surveys of students and observations at school can identify small changes that foster significant improvements.

To keep a toxic climate from developing, leaders must uncover core values and pay attention to symbolic messages.

A systemic approach to solving problems of violence is the basis of a program called Respect and Protect.

For students who frequently find themselves in detention, a nonjudgmental approach can help them become more responsible.

Teachers test the rule that prohibits exclusion—“You Can't Say You Can't Play”—and report on how students of different ages respond.

A librarian tells kids and adults how to follow their passions and showcase their strengths.

From threats of violence to emotional insecurity—many students carry burdens of fear into our classrooms.

To counteract bullying on the playground, an elementary school formed cross-grade level partnerships for children and teachers.

Everything from the Parents' Room to the Wellmobile conveys that families are welcome at this school.

A weekly School Meeting at a K–5 school spurs school unity.

Enticing decorations, child-sized furniture, and walls of windows beckon kids inside this school.

High school geology students ignite elementary students' interest as they learn to direct their own learning about the popular subject of dinosaurs.

Folktales and art projects weave a spell that unites preservice teachers with urban adolescents.

New Haven's Social Development Program strives to address social and emotional needs of students.

How to make Parent Night a positive experience with long-lasting results.

Why retention is not the route to student achievement.