We’re heading to ASU+GSV and thinking a lot about this:

How do institutions support more students—without burning out their teams?

That’s exactly what we’re working on at InScribe. #digitalcommunities #peersupport #studentbelonging #edusky

Three ways to build an engaged student community from the ground up Here’s how to bring students together to create a community on campus and encourage their active participation in university life from governance to volunteering

Students don’t stay because they have to.
They stay because they feel part of something meaningful.

That’s the difference belonging makes.

www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/three... via @timeshighered.bsky.social

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Community urges Evergreen board to preserve fifth-grade band and orchestra amid budget cuts Dozens of parents, teachers and students told the Evergreen School District board on March 10 that cutting fifth-grade band and orchestra would remove an important entry point to music, harm student belonging and affect dozens of music educators across the district.

Parents, students, and teachers rallied at the Evergreen School District board meeting, passionately defending fifth-grade band and orchestra as vital for student success and community building amid looming budget cuts.

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#WA #MusicEducation #CitizenPortal #StudentBelonging

PGCPS climate and culture survey shows higher parent satisfaction than student connectedness District staff reported increased survey participation and highlighted that parents report higher feelings of welcome and connectedness than students; the results will inform the district’s next strategic plan and prompted PCAC recommendations on benchmarks, PBIS and clearer survey wording.

Prince George’s County Public Schools' recent survey shows parents feel more connected than students, raising important questions about belonging in our schools.

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#MD #CommunityEngagement #MarylandSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #StudentBelonging

Student leaders say clubs build belonging; Colonial SD to keep survey reporting and expand outreach Student club leaders told the Colonial School District board that clubs and affinity groups help foster belonging. Administrators cited survey data showing strong adult-student connections but identified subgroups with lower belonging and pledged more targeted outreach and continued data reports.

Student leaders at White Marsh High School are advocating for the vital role of clubs in fostering belonging, urging the Colonial School District to enhance outreach based on survey insights.

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#PA #DiversityInclusion #CitizenPortal #PennsylvaniaSchools #StudentBelonging

Parents, trustees and students press Houston ISD to slow SB 1882 partnership plans and strengthen financial controls At a Jan. 29 special meeting, parents, students and Trustee Maria Benzon urged Houston ISD to slow adoption of SB 1882 innovation partnerships for magnet schools and demanded stronger contract protections and audit controls, while speakers cited falling enrollment, teacher shortages and a low sense of student belonging.

Parents, students, and trustees unite in a powerful call for Houston ISD to rethink SB 1882 partnerships, demanding stronger financial safeguards and a commitment to student well-being.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #TexasSchools #EducationReform #FiscalAccountability #StudentBelonging

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Here when you’re ready to strengthen learning this spring and summer.

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Deepening learning through inquiry, language, and access.

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Deepening learning through inquiry, language, and access.

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Thoughtful learning support—designed for real classrooms and real students.

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Thoughtful learning support—designed for real classrooms and real students.

#CaliforniaEducation #StudentBelonging #MeaningfulLearning

How Classroom Rituals Help Create Community Small practices, repeated regularly and with intentionality, can help students feel a sense of belonging at school.

Small, intentional classroom rituals can foster belonging, emotional safety, and resilience among students.

Learn about how April Archer uses gratitude chains to build connection 🔗 greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

#StudentBelonging #MindfulTeaching #InclusiveEducation

Naperville CUSD 203 presents updated Comprehensive Equity Plan; data show improved belonging but persistent achievement gaps Dr. Rekita Leakes presented a progress update to the board on the district’s Comprehensive Equity Plan, showing increases in student sense of belonging (elementary 71%; secondary 67%) and gains in hiring Hispanic/Latine staff, while noting persistent proficiency gaps for Black, Hispanic/Latine, English learners and students with disabilities.

Naperville CUSD 203's updated Comprehensive Equity Plan reveals significant strides in student belonging and staff diversity, yet stark achievement gaps persist for marginalized groups.

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#IL #StudentBelonging #EquityInitiatives #DiversityInclusion #CitizenPortal

After heated debate and public comment, Lewiston School Committee advances flag-display changes and deletes obsolete policy The committee advanced changes to district flag-display policy to limit non-curricular classroom flags to materials pertinent to lessons (first reading) after extended discussion and public comment from teachers and union leaders; it also voted to delete policy IKAB on reporting student progress as redundant.

The Lewiston School Committee sparks controversy as it moves to limit classroom flags, igniting a heated debate about student identity and educational focus.

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#ME #EducationPolicy #StudentBelonging #CitizenPortal #MaineSchools #ClassroomInclusion

For some students, the game is the classroom.
E-sports opens doors for connection, inclusion, and purpose. 🎮💡

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Sayville Middle School outlines PATH framework, expands advisory and recess Sayville Middle School leaders presented a building-wide PATH framework (Persistence, Accountability, Teamwork, Honesty), described changes to schedules and advisory, and highlighted professional development and classroom practices that emphasize collaborative learning and student belonging.

Sayville Middle School is transforming education with its innovative PATH framework, fostering deeper connections and collaborative learning among students!

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#NY #CitizenPortal #StudentBelonging #NewYorkSchools #SocialEmotionalLearning #CollaborativeLearning

the edited volume is Student Belonging in Action: Practical Case Studies to Foster a Sense of Belonging Across the Higher Education Student Journey (ed. Kelly Edmunds & David Gilani) 🎓

#HigherEd #StudentBelonging #CoCreation #Education

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Quakertown superintendent presents district study showing career-language (RIASEC) rollout boosted student belonging and career identity Superintendent Dr. Freeman and district researchers described a mixed-methods study of RIASEC-based career conversations that the district says produced gains in career identity, well‑being and family-career alignment across grades 4–12.

Quakertown's innovative RIASEC career framework is transforming student well-being and identity, boasting impressive gains across all grades!

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#PA #CareerReadiness #CitizenPortal #FamilyEngagement #StudentBelonging #PennsylvaniaSchools

🏀🎭🎶 School isn’t just academics. Clubs, sports, and extracurriculars can be students’ “third place” where they belong and thrive.
Read Teresa D. Hill’s column in Educational Leadership: www.ascd.org/el/articles/help-students-find-their-third-place
#EdLeadership #StudentBelonging

🏀🎭🎶 School isn’t just academics. Clubs, sports, and extracurriculars can be students’ “third place” where they belong and thrive.
Read Teresa D. Hill’s column in Educational Leadership: www.ascd.org/el/articles/help-students-find-their-third-place
#EdLeadership #StudentBelonging

District Committee Reviews Summer Programs and Welcomes New Teachers Committee discusses summer academy updates and welcomes 27 new teachers with mentorship plans.

The Colonial School District is taking big strides this year, from welcoming 27 new teachers to rethinking summer learning programs that promise to transform student experiences.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #TeacherSupport #StudentBelonging #EducationInnovation #PennsylvaniaSchools

Superintendent Kingsley highlights mental health initiatives at PSD Board Meeting Superintendent Kingsley emphasizes belonging and mental health awareness during the PSD Board Meeting.

Poudre School District is taking bold steps to enhance student belonging and mental health, ensuring every student feels valued and supported.

Learn more here

#CO #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthAwareness #InclusiveEducation #StudentBelonging

Minnetonka Schools Unveils Comprehensive Social Emotional Learning Framework for All Grades District leaders present new SEL framework enhancing student well-being and bullying prevention efforts.

Minnetonka Schools is revolutionizing student support with a new SEL framework aimed at fostering belonging and emotional resilience from kindergarten through high school.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #MentalHealth #BullyingPrevention #MinnetonkaSchools #StudentBelonging

Parents Propose Student Roster Changes to Enhance Belonging at Local School Board Parents urge school board to add preferred name fields on student rosters for inclusivity.

A local parent has proposed a groundbreaking change to student rosters that could transform the way schools recognize and honor every student's identity.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #InclusivityEducation #CommunityEngagement #StudentBelonging #PennsylvaniaSchools

Care & Equity in Teaching: How We Created a Cultures of Growth Pod Without Even Realizing It A visitor walking past our college classrooms last fall might have overheard students discussing their perfect day, whether they would like to be famous, or what they are most grateful for.

Care & Equity in Teaching: How We Created a Cultures of Growth Pod Without Even Realizing It open.substack.com/pub/theequit... #EquityInEducation #EvidenceBasedTeaching #CulturesOfGrowth #HigherEd #FacultyDevelopment #TeachingInnovation #TeachingExcellence #StudentBelonging #GrowthMindset

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#EveryStudentMatters
#ProtectOurStudents
#AllMeansAll
#TexasTeachers
#PublicEd
#EdChat
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School Board Reviews Expansive Club and Athletics Offerings for Middle and High School School highlights diverse extracurricular clubs and athletics to foster student belonging.

The Haddonfield Board of Education is transforming student life with a diverse range of extracurricular activities that foster belonging and community!

Learn more here

#NJ #CitizenPortal #AthleticsAccessibility #HaddonfieldEducation #ExtracurricularActivities #StudentBelonging

Headed to #UPCEASOLAR? So are we!

We can’t wait to dive into big conversations about #studentbelonging, #digitalcommunities, and scalable support.
Let’s find time to talk about how InScribe is helping institutions meet students where they are. DM us to connect!

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