Does a rising school climate lift all boats? Differential associations of perceived climate and achievement for students with disabilities and limited English proficiency

Research demonstrates that a positive school climate improves academic outcomes for youth, but is that also the case for students with limited English proficiency and for students with disabilities? This study examined school climate and achievement in mathematics and reading for these two groups. The findings indicate that positive school climate is associated with higher achievement across all students. The authors conclude that school psychologists should see school climate improvement as an imperative.