School Climate During COVID-19: Qualitative Comparison of Remote and Hybrid Learning Environments (Poster 19)

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  In Poster Session: School Climate and Novel Leadership and Learning Frameworks

Abstract

In evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on schools, considerable attention has been given to teaching and learning, with less research addressing school climate. This study investigates school climate during the pandemic and compares factors composing school climate (i.e., relationships, wellbeing, and self-efficacy) between schools that were fully remote and schools that were operating in a hybrid environment between the fall of 2020 and the spring of 2021. Leveraging the experiences and expertise of school counselors, psychologists, and social workers, we qualitatively compared the two learning environments and how each impacted students and teachers. Similar themes emerged across participant descriptions of school climate in both settings. The findings can inform planning for future disruptions and crisis events in schools.

Authors

• Megan K. Rauch Griffard, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Marisa Marraccini, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

• Danette Dee Barber, Nevada State College