While it is well known that a sense of belonging is important, less is understood about the roles schools play in offering opportunities to belong and how critically important school belonging is for ...

As I reflect on the concept of belonging and its pivotal role in educational contexts, particularly for teachers (Longmuir et al., 2022) and students (Allen et al., 2018), I am reminded of the many ...

Creating school communities where all students feel a true sense of belonging is no small feat. It’s a complex concept affected by so many different dynamics—from how students get along with their ...

When you think of what kids need in order to be successful in school, you may not think about feelings of connection and belonging, but they’re two of the most important factors. I sat down with a ...

I t’s everywhere. College T-shirts, notepads, and posters proclaim “You Belong!” Higher-ed associations offer training on how to increase students’ sense of belonging, and philanthropies are ...

When some students hit an obstacle in school or college, they can take it as a sign that this whole education thing just isn’t for them. That can especially be the case for students who are racial ...

IN THE SPIRIT of Governor Chris Sununu’s proclamation that September 2023 was Welcoming Schools Month, I would like to propose that every day of every school year can and should be focused on ...

Josie Zenger remembers walking through the doors to her new high school in Queens, New York, and immediately feeling out of place. Having recently moved from Boston to the inner city, Zenger was ...

Salem-Keizer Career Technical Education Center students Aspen McIntosh and Spencer Magann say they enjoy the school because of the real-world opportunities they are given. The center educates juniors ...

The more introspective you are, the more you will feel like you belong. Or at least that’s the prevailing narrative of spiritual gurus and positive psychology experts, such as Eckhart Tolle and Brené ...