How to Create a Culture of Achievement in Your School and Classroom

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What does it feel like to walk into your school? Is it a welcoming place where everyone feels valued? While many school improvement efforts focus on academic goals and assessments, the true essence of a learning community often lies in its culture—encompassing relationships, identity, and connections. The authors argue that effective school improvement must address culture, identifying five critical pillars for building a culture of achievement: 1. **Welcome:** All staff should strive to make every student, parent, and visitor feel noticed and valued. 2. **Do no harm:** School rules should guide students in becoming moral and ethical citizens. 3. **Choice words:** Language that fosters a narrative of possibility and potential can enhance student performance. 4. **It's never too late to learn:** Encourage students to exceed minimum expectations and realize their capabilities. 5. **Best school in the universe:** Is your school the ideal environment for teaching and learning? Drawing from their extensive classroom experience, the authors illustrate how these pillars support effective teaching and learning. They also provide 19 action research tools to help cultivate a culture of achievement, ensuring your school or classroom reaches its fullest potential. After engaging with this material, you’ll understand how culture can differentiate between a school that fosters success and one that merely houses students.