…two thirds of the students positively affirm that the school does support understand their identities while slightly less than 50% believe the school teaches them to learn how to think versus simply taking in facts and mastering skills. Which quality is more foundational and how are they interdependent?

Association Range measure the breadth of friendships a student enjoys. The data shows interesting linkages between Association Range scores and students’ reporting traumatic events as well as a sense of belonging. Middle School students can benefit from a deeper understanding of these relationships.