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Research Brief and Discussion Guide – Building a Sense of Belonging

  • Topic: K-12 Education, School Climate

To support a member district in its efforts to create a positive school climate, Hanover Research presents this research brief describing key components of belonging as well as best practice strategies designed to increase community partners’ sense of belonging through pedagogy, communication, and relationship building.

Key Findings

  • Public schools were historically designed to exclude students of color and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
  • School districts are increasingly turning to fostering school belonging amongst students, teachers, and parents as a key strategy for improving community engagement and school climate.
  • The degree to which education partners feel a sense of belonging at district schools is affected by district policy and culture.
  • When students experience a sense of belonging at school, they also demonstrate improved social, emotional, and academic outcomes.
  • Increasing parent belonging bolsters student belonging, while also improving students’ academic outcomes.
  • Increasing teacher sense of belonging improves teacher retention.

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To improve school belonging, districts need to welcome and value education all partners’ cultures and identities, foster social and emotional competencies, and improve overall school climate.

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