In a new policy brief, Associate Professor Matthew Kraft and Annenberg Institute Research Program Associate Grace Falken explore why school climate matters for students and teachers and how to improve it. "Researchers and policymakers often talk about teacher ability as if it were fixed and fully portable across school contexts, but teachers’ performance depends on how well-matched their skills are with their students’ needs and the work environment." 

Why School Climate Matters For Teachers And Students (co-written by Matthew Kraft) — Shanker Institute