Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
2008
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Steven Nourse
Second Committee Member
C. Gann
Third Committee Member
A. Thyfault
Abstract
School community is critically important for healthy adolescent development. School connectedness has been found to be even more powerful than family connectedness in terms of protection against acting out behaviors in adolescence (Harrison & Narayan, 2003 ). Increasing student involvement in urban elementary settings through student government would unify students, communities, parents and staff. Establishing a student government in an urban school setting promotes student voice, student interest and helps tie community and staff together. The importance of belonging is essential in providing a safe and productive educational environment.
Recommended Citation
Sykes, Nicole Lenee, "Student Government: Developing a Student Government in an Urban Elementary School" (2008). All Graduate Projects. 133.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/133
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