A Better School Climate Begins Here
A positive school climate doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through holistic coordination and long-term commitment. Second Step® programs help schools build connected communities grounded in respect, safety, and shared goals so students feel valued, connected, and ready to learn.
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Proven to Work: The Second Step® Impact on School Climate Improvement Districtwide
Discover the independent evidence and large-scale studies that demonstrate measurable school climate improvement across districts that use Second Step programs.
April 7, 2026
Blog
District Leader
Blog
School climate
Human skills

Evolving the Second Step® Brand: Reinforcing Our Leadership in School Climate
Explore the Second Step brand evolution: a clearer, more connected experience that helps schools turn evidence into results faster and at scale.
March 31, 2026
Blog
District Leader
Blog
School climate
How Atlanta Public Schools Raised Key Student Outcomes
APS has a data-informed approach to human skills instruction, and their goals go beyond managing behavior. Learn how this Second Step® partnership has fueled student outcomes.
February 4, 2026
Blog
Educator
Blog
School climate
Human skills
Mission Control for Student Success: How the Updated Leader Dashboard Fuels Schoolwide Growth
The updated Leader Dashboard is designed to enhance the planning and implementation process of your Second Step® program, propelling your school community to new heights.
September 10, 2025
Blog
School Leader
Blog
School climate
Revolutionizing Education: Proven Second Step® Strategies for Thriving Schools
This dynamic webinar showcases the latest innovations designed to enhance school climate and boost academic achievement. Backed by compelling new evidence, Second Step® K–8 digital programs deliver measurable outcomes, including increased academic motivation, fewer disciplinary referrals, strengthened family-school engagement, and heightened prosocial behaviors—helping students thrive in ways that significantly outperform their peers in non-implementing schools.
June 18, 2025
Webinar
School Leader
Webinar
School climate
Human skills
Implementation resources
Creating a Positive School Climate: 5 Strategies for Success
A positive school climate benefits both students and staff. From classrooms to the principal’s office, try these five strategies to create a place where everyone can thrive.
July 31, 2024
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Educator
Blog
School climate
Human skills
Strategies to Promote Student Well-Being in Your School
Discover ways to boost student well-being through human skills education, positive school climate, teacher-student connections, physical activity, stress reduction, and more.
July 24, 2024
Blog
Educator
Blog
School climate
Human skills
Emotion regulation
How to Promote a Positive School Climate Through Human Skills Programs
Discover how human skills programs foster a positive school climate by enhancing emotional well-being, building relationships, and promoting empathy among students and staff.
July 17, 2024
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Educator
Blog
School climate
Human skills
Emotion regulation
