Leading Minds Webinar Series

Leading Minds Webinar Series - 2025
Virtual conversations to help live, learn, and lead in the real world

Creating a Positive and Thriving School Culture: 
How to Build a Safe and Supportive Community that
Supports Social Development and Academic Excellence

Aired Live: Thursday, February 27, 2025

Presented by: Dr. Pedro A. Noguera, Educational Leader and Author

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Dr. Pedro Noguera

What is the relationship between school culture and student success? And how can a school culture positively impact students, educators, and staff? 

In his insightful webinar, leading education scholar Pedro Noguera will address these key questions, sharing the knowledge gained through his extensive years of research and advisory work with schools. During this session, Dr. Noguera will: 

  • Explore how to support and cultivate school cultures that promote learning and healthy social development among students.  
  • Describe strategies that have proven effective in supporting teaching and learning and transforming school cultures. 
  • Examine the rituals and practices some schools have adopted to create a culture rooted in respect, trust and empathy, and that supports academic excellence. 

At its conclusion, participants will better understand effective strategies that can build and sustain a positive and thriving school community and culture.

About the Presenter: Dr. Pedro Noguera is one of the nation’s leading scholars on issues related to race, inequality, and education. He is the author of 15 books and the Dean of the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. Dr. Noguera previously served as a Professor of Education and holder of endowed chairs at UCLA, NYU, Harvard University, and the University of California, Berkeley. 

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