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A new national partnership connects school districts with six leading education experts to combat chronic absenteeism and disconnection through proven belonging strategies. The program offers personalized consulting to help educators strengthen student relationships and academic outcomes.
Six nationally recognized education leaders are joining forces to give schools one-on-one help tackling chronic absenteeism and disengagement by strengthening student belonging. The new partnership offers districts direct access to research-backed strategies they can use immediately in classrooms.
Mark Arcuri spent decades hiding his true self until a move to Querétaro, Mexico gave him something unexpected: the freedom to be fully known. His 65th birthday celebration with Mexican friends proved how starting fresh in a new country helped him finally open the door he'd been guarding his whole life.
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When a shack appears in a fictional gated community, a new South African play asks hard questions about race, class, and who truly belongs. Playwright Amy Jephta transforms her own experiences into a story that challenges audiences to examine their values.
The Wolverine star opened up at Ball State University about being told he wasn't photogenic and how harsh words nearly derailed his confidence. His message to graduates: be careful what criticism you let define you.
A new documentary follows four Irish rugby teams to the Mixed Ability World Cup, where players with and without disabilities compete together in full-contact matches. The film proves that community and joy matter more than winning.
A new wave of Indian books explores how LGBTQ+ individuals find belonging and express identity through cooking and kitchen spaces. These stories reveal how food becomes a language of acceptance and self-discovery.
A Philadelphia family is celebrating their 40th annual reunion this June, and one mother is discovering how the decades-long tradition shaped her sense of belonging. Now watching her sons experience the same magic, she's seeing how consistency creates comfort in an ever-changing world.
Hannah Tate Gulley transformed from a quiet community college student to a passionate advocate who now helps first-generation students navigate university life. Her secret? Going all in and asking for help.
In Mexico, getting a silly nickname isn't an insult—it's a sign you belong. The tradition thrives across generations, from "Lucifer" for Lucía Fernanda to schoolyard names like "Plana."
A simple greeting meaning "I see you" is transforming workplace culture by making people feel truly seen and valued. When leaders embrace "Sawabona," engagement and belonging naturally follow.
Eight of Germany's 26 World Cup players have African roots, representing a new era of diversity in German football. Their journeys show how belonging and excellence can flourish across cultures.
Business leaders say Jerusalem's tech future depends on professionals willing to reinvent themselves. At the American Innovation Forum, speakers from Microsoft, Apple, and sports tech shared how nonlinear careers drive innovation.
After three decades carrying only his mother's surname, Chidiadi Okoro faced an impossible choice: honor the woman who raised him alone or claim the father he never knew. His journey reveals how families are redefining what it means to belong.
Charity Namusokwe moved from Africa to India for university and discovered more than an education. Her honest reflection on finding belonging and self-confidence thousands of miles from home has inspired over 200,000 viewers.
A young girl from Northeast India went viral for her passionate cheering during a football match, showing the raw emotion that comes from feeling truly safe and connected. Her joyful display is teaching parents everywhere about the power of emotional freedom.
Nearly 19,000 people from over 150 countries officially became Australian citizens on Monday, choosing to call Australia home. Among them was Amy Ying Yee Ting, who described her ceremony as a "magical moment" after living in Australia longer than her birth country of Malaysia.
Five migrants from around the world open up about their journeys to Australia and what home means when you carry two cultures in your heart. Their stories show how gratitude and understanding can bridge divides during tense times.
New research shows children who choose to play alone can be just as socially satisfied as their peers. The secret is whether they still feel like they belong.
The Madison Metropolitan School District has unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategy to increase student success, belonging, and post-graduation readiness. The plan focuses on equity, meaningful learning, and partnership between schools, families, and the community.
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