Under the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), states are beginning to revisit and/or revise their accountability systems to include an additional indicator of school quality or success, and stakeholder engagement.

This report compiles information on how states are measuring the conditions of their schools and the engagement of stakeholders (e.g., parents, students, educators, communities).

The report covers:

  • The definition of school climate
  • School climate grant programs
  • Findings on school measures and administration of surveys
  • Stakeholder engagement

Download a summary.

This report is one of several comprehensive reviews — produced by the Center on Standards & Assessment Implementation — highlighting states’ efforts surrounding teacher evaluation, standards, assessment, and accountability systems.