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School Climate and Culture - Elementary School
Below is the research linking arts strategies to whole school effects in school climate and culture at the elementary school level. Click on any of the study citations to link to a full summary of the study in ArtsEdSearch, the online database of arts education research.
School Climate and Culture - Elementary School
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Arts-rich learning environments foster dynamic teaching and learning experiences, help reinforce social connections, and promote positive school culture (Catterall & Peppler, 2007; Corbett, McKenney, Noblit & Wilson, 2001; Stevenson & Deasy, 2005).
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Effective arts integration programming supports students’ academic, social, and person development (Adkins & McKinney, 2001; Barry, 2010). At the same time, teachers in arts rich schools report a renewed sense of satisfaction in teaching (Burton, Horowitz & Abeles, 2000).