Action Guide for Educators: Belonging
Use this guide to build a culture of belonging throughout your school.
Belonging—the experience of being accepted and respected—is the foundation of learning. As outlined in The Opportunity Makers, trajectory-changing schools create an emotional climate for learning that activates students’ ability to excel.
This guide helps educators build a full understanding of each individual student to meet their unique needs and support their long-term growth. It is designed for school-based teams, including teachers, school leaders, and other instructional staff.
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Imali Ariyarathne, seventh-grade teacher at Langston Hughes Academy, introduces her students to the captivating world of science.
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TNTP is the nation’s leading research, policy, and consulting organization dedicated to transforming America’s public education system, so that every generation thrives.
Today, we work side-by-side with educators, system leaders, and communities across 39 states and over 6,000 districts nationwide to reach ambitious goals for student success.
Yet the possibilities we imagine push far beyond the walls of school and the education field alone. We are catalyzing a movement across sectors to create multiple pathways for young people to achieve academic, economic, and social mobility.