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Sense of Belonging

7m 46s

Jameela Conway-Turner, PhD, MESA Partnership Lead and Senior Researcher, Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest discusses the importance of everyone in the school community – from students to teachers and staff – feeling a sense of belonging; and the personal, professional, and academic benefits that sense of belonging fosters.

Extras
Find out what schools in Akron, Ohio are doing to help students feel more safe and supported.
Constance Smith-Clemens discusses the value of applying culturally responsive teaching practices.
Devon Carter, PhD, discusses school and community supports to connect with students.
Jameela Conway-Turner explains the impact of Zero Tolerance discipline policies.
Greta Colombi discusses the link between positive school climate and positive outcomes.
Ellen Sorm discusses the need to address student mental health issues.
Greta Colombi discusses school discipline and the importance of a multi-tiered system of support.
Devon Carter offers insights about the value of teachers and students learning from each other.
Dreama Mason Whitfield discusses the Scholar Voice/Student Voice project in Akron Public Schools.
Devon Carter, PhD discusses culturally responsive teaching practices.