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District survey: students report 70% overall favorability but belonging and engagement lag
Summary
Lynn Public Schools’ first full student climate survey captured roughly 10,000 responses (grades 3–12). Districtwide favorability averaged about 70%, with highest scores for diversity and inclusion and lowest for school belonging and engagement; the administration plans targeted follow-up and a spring re-survey.
A Lynn Public Schools official presented results from the district’s first full student climate survey in fall 2024, saying the district captured roughly 10,000 usable responses from students in grades 3 through 12 and offering initial interpretations and next steps.
Dr. Jennifer Shorter, who led the presentation, said the survey was offered in six languages and that “overall favorability is about 70%,” with the highest scores in diversity and inclusion and self-management. She told the committee that school…
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