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You Are Welcome: Creating Safe & Supportive Schools

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.

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You Are Welcome: Creating Safe & Supportive Schools
You Are Welcome: Creating Safe & Supportive Schools
Find out what schools in Akron, Ohio are doing to help students feel more safe and supported.
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You Are Welcome: Creating Safe & Supportive Schools
Cultural Competency & Culturally Responsive Teaching
Devon Carter, PhD discusses culturally responsive teaching practices.
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