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A Blueprint for Belonging
Building a Positive School Culture From the Ground Up
Equip educators with a toolbox of clear, concise, and practical strategies to foster a school culture of belonging and positivity. Author Morgane Michael empowers leaders and classroom teachers to construct a school environment that is welcoming and inclusive, providing a strong foundation for student social-emotional and academic success.
Research-backed practical strategies to foster classroom belonging
Fostering a sense of belonging in schools creates a positive effect, boosting student success, teacher morale, and overall well-being. Using this research-based guide, educators can address challenging (but rewarding) social-emotional dynamics to help their school or district thrive. Packed with proven, practical strategies and actionable steps, this book sets the foundation for an inclusive, positive, and restorative school community.
K–12 teachers, coaches, and administrators will:
- Learn the impact a feeling of belonging has on teachers and students
- Promote a culture of positivity with supportive daily practices
- Recognize and address bias to foster an inclusive school environment
- Set the foundation for a welcoming school with practical strategies and action steps
- Understand the elements of the BUILD acronym—boundaries, understanding, integrity, listening, and dependability
Related Topics
School ImprovementSocial-Emotional Learning and Wellness
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“In A Blueprint for Belonging, author Morgane Michael masterfully navigates the intricate landscape of building a culture of inclusivity and connection within schools. With poignant anecdotes and actionable strategies, this book illuminates the transformative power of belonging, offering educators and administrators valuable insights to cultivate environments where every student (and adult) feels seen, heard, and valued.”
“With a voice and style akin to Malcolm Gladwell, author Morgane Michael seamlessly weaves together research, story, and lived experiences to drive home a universal truth—that belonging is everything. Whether you are a school, district, or classroom leader, A Blueprint for Belonging is a must-read to help us get to a better place in education.”
“Where’s my tool belt and hardhat? I am enthusiastically ready to BUILD! Author Morgane Michael knocks it out of the park. A Blueprint for Belonging . . . allows readers to reflect, affirm, and plan to create cultures and environments of belonging, kindness, and inclusion. I immediately felt rejuvenated and refreshed to examine my own practice and how I can better promote a sense of belonging in my school community.”
“A Blueprint for Belonging is not just a nice-to-have resource; it’s the prerequisite for improved student learning. Through her BUILD framework, Morgane Michael provides a clear and practical pathway for creating a school where every student soars and the result is a bridge to understanding a culture of belonging, connecting with a student world we often don’t see or know. Michael helps us reach far beyond ourselves as teachers and leaders by bringing light to our diversity—one that is visible and invisible, spoken and unspoken, but most of all, inclusive.”
“The ideas in this breakthrough book are more urgent than ever. If we are serious about the power of school to transform our future, we will follow Morgane’s lead and do the hard work of creating the conditions for students to find safety, solace, and possibility in school.”
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