Create classrooms where every student knows they belong. Belonging is an instinctual feeling that serves as the ultimate gatekeeper for learning. There’s a difference between fitting in and belonging, and the cost of energy expended to ‘fit in’ comes at the cost of disconnection. As an educator, you know the struggle of trying to reach students who feel unseen or undervalued. This updated, easy-to-use playbook tackles this urgent challenge by exploring the 11 dimensions of belonging. Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey guide you through crafting inclusive environments where students can safely bring their whole, authentic selves to the classroom every single day.

