Engagement

The Engaged Schools initiative is founded in Gallup research and allows us to measure engagement -- the emotional connection that employees and students feel toward their school. Staff and student engagement has been shown to drive positive outcomes and can explain much of the variance in school performance. High engagement can result in better staff retention and productivity -- major costs that drain district resources.

Whether districts are evaluating academic achievement or school climate surveys, these assessments typically reflect what has happened in the past; they don't give leaders reliable data on where a school will be in the future. Gallup's engagement data, in contrast, can provide district leaders with a picture of what school performance is likely to be tomorrow based on the emotional commitment of staff and students today. By focusing on the elements that truly engage students and teachers, our data provides principals and administrators with a leading indicator of where their schools or districts will be in the future.

Building an engaged school is among the most transformational initiatives our clients undertake. With the right metrics and strategic interventions, schools can achieve real gains:

• Engaged Students: Students who are engaged, or passionately committed to their mission of learning, uplift others, express more creativity, and are more receptive in class. Engaged students know they will graduate from high school, are more likely to say they have a best friend at school, and feel safe and respected.
• Engaged Employees: The best strategy to promote student engagement is to engage the staff. Gallup research has discovered the 12 key elements that determine employee engagement -- and they must be measured and managed at the local level. Engaged employees who approach every day with passion and commitment create an environment that engages students.

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For more information about how Gallup's Enaged Schools initiative could increase student and employee engaagement in your school or district, contact the Education Practice at 800.288.8592.