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Online Student Surveys vs. Paper Surveys

Online Student Surveys vs. Paper Surveys: Advantages and Disadvantages If your school has decided to conduct a student survey, you’re likely facing a number of critical decisions regarding the surveying process. One of these questions may be whether to use web-based, online surveys or paper and pencil surveys. Paper questionnaires are more traditional and have […]

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How to Survey Students

How to Survey Students: Tips for Conducting a School Survey Student surveys are a proven way for community coalitions and schools to evaluate a variety of factors and make effective, data-based decisions. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Measures of Teaching Effectiveness project found that “student survey results are predictive of student achievement” and “that

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All About School Bullying Surveys for Students: Purpose, Importance, and More

The topic of bullying and bullying surveys are not a new development in the school environment; bullying in various forms has been a significant problem affecting students of all ages for decades. According to an article in the School Psychology Review, 70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools.[1] Similarly, a

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Analyzing & Interpreting Student Survey Results Data in Schools

Many schools and educational organizations today are using student surveys to evaluate student perceptions, behaviors, and activities across a wide variety of topics such as bullying, substance abuse, school climate, and more. However, successfully conducting a student survey doesn’t end once the responses have been collected. In fact, that’s when one of the most important

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Flexible Funding with ESSA, New Federal Education Legislation

Flexible School Funding with ESSA, a New Piece of Key Federal Education Legislation New federal education legislation may soon be affecting school budgets and allowing more flexibility in terms of spending. In 2016, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into legislation, effectively replacing No Child Left Behind (NCLB). ESSA changes several key budgetary

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Student Survey Types & Samples | School Climate, Bullying & More

Student Survey Types & Samples: An Overview It’s no secret that student surveys are a powerful way for schools to evaluate their programs, environments, and students’ perceptions and behaviors. Thus, they are often an attractive option for administrators and educational decision-makers who are interested in assessing their schools. But before you begin the process of

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