Improving school climate through disability awareness programs

From the article:

"Recent research has demonstrated the importance of positive school climate for improving behavioural, academic and mental health outcomes for students. Positive school climate increases student learning and achievement, reduces high school dropout rates and prevents bullying. It is also effective in risk prevention, learning and motivation to learn. Clearly, school climate matters."

A celebrated Paralympic athlete, Rick Hansen is best known for the Man In Motion World Tour, his epic two-year wheelchair trip around the globe in the late 80s.  Rick Hansen talks about the importance of positive school climate for improving outcomes for students. Positive school climate increases student learning and achievement, reduces high school dropout rates and prevents bullying. It is also effective in risk prevention, learning and motivation to learn. 

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