{"id":53770,"date":"2023-11-10T16:01:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T21:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starr1.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=53770"},"modified":"2023-11-10T16:01:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T21:01:46","slug":"belonging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/starr.org\/circle-of-courage\/belonging\/","title":{"rendered":"Belonging in the Circle of Courage"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id_188008-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_188008-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_188008-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:712px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_188008-1f{background-color:var(--global-palette1, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_70ea86-27{position:relative;}.kadence-column_70ea86-27, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column_70ea86-27:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_70ea86-27{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_70ea86-27{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_70ea86-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_70ea86-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_70ea86-27{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_70ea86-27{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_70ea86-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_70ea86-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_70ea86-27 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20124c-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20124c-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_20124c-4d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20124c-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20124c-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_20124c-4d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20124c-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20124c-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_20124c-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_20124c-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_20124c-4d\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1;font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4d80e5-b3\">Belonging in the Circle of Courage<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ff7d9c-88\">A positive school environment that promotes belonging can lay the foundation for lifelong interpersonal skills and a positive self-concept.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-image_b73e53-c9:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image_b73e53-c9.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-image_b73e53-c9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_b73e53-c9 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/circle-of-courage.jpg\" alt=\"Circle of Courage\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/circle-of-courage.jpg 350w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/circle-of-courage-64x62.jpg 64w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/circle-of-courage-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_85d36c-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_85d36c-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id_85d36c-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:74px;max-width:1250px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_85d36c-70{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kb-row-layout-id_85d36c-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_85d36c-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_85d36c-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_85d36c-70 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column_7cb7a7-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_7cb7a7-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7cb7a7-73 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_7cb7a7-73{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_7cb7a7-73{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_7cb7a7-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_7cb7a7-73{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_7cb7a7-73{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_7cb7a7-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap.kt-mobile-layout-three-grid > .kadence-column_7cb7a7-73, .kt-row-column-wrap.kt-mobile-layout-two-grid > .kadence-column_7cb7a7-73, .kt-row-column-wrap.kt-mobile-layout-row > .kadence-column_7cb7a7-73{order:0 !important;}.kadence-column_7cb7a7-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_7cb7a7-73 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abd7a8-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abd7a8-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_abd7a8-82\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abd7a8-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abd7a8-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_abd7a8-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abd7a8-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_abd7a8-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_abd7a8-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_abd7a8-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_abd7a8-82\">In Native American and First Nations cultures, significance was nurtured in communities of belonging.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lakota anthropologist Ella Deloria described the core value of belonging in these simple words: \u201cBe related, somehow, to everyone you know.\u201d Treating others as kin forges powerful social bonds that draw all into relationships of respect. It was observed throughout history that the tribe, not the nuclear family, always ensured the survival of the culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The power and influence of positive human relationships in fostering resilience cannot be overstated. Urie Bronfenbrenner, a developmental psychologist renowned for his ecological systems theory of child development, once stated that \u201devery child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about him or her.\u201d Bronfenbrenner believed this was the greatest factor contributing to one\u2019s healthy well-being later in life. Family and social environmental processes associated with resiliency include a stable, nurturing parent or caregiver, a connection to an adult in the extended family, and consistent family processes such as rituals, traditions, and structure. But when children have experienced or continue to experience trauma and toxic stress, sometimes the need for belonging is not met. What we know now is that if families can\u2019t always provide a sense of belonging and the connections children need, schools are the next best place to meet these needs. This is why the National Center for Traumatic Stress Network has issued a call to action for schools to play a critical role in addressing childhood trauma.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_f6db18-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_f6db18-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f6db18-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f6db18-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f6db18-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_f6db18-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_f6db18-dc{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_f6db18-dc{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/empathyOct23-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/empathyOct23-64x43.jpg 64w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/empathyOct23-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/inclusion-featured.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/inclusion-featured.jpg 630w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/inclusion-featured-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/inclusion-featured-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/inclusion-featured-64x43.jpg 64w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/inclusion-featured-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_9a414b-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_9a414b-41{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_9a414b-41{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_9a414b-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_9a414b-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_9a414b-41{text-align:left;}.kadence-column_9a414b-41{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_9a414b-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_9a414b-41{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_9a414b-41{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_9a414b-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_9a414b-41{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_9a414b-41{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_9a414b-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kt-row-column-wrap.kt-mobile-layout-three-grid > .kadence-column_9a414b-41, .kt-row-column-wrap.kt-mobile-layout-two-grid > .kadence-column_9a414b-41, .kt-row-column-wrap.kt-mobile-layout-row > .kadence-column_9a414b-41{order:0 !important;}.kadence-column_9a414b-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_9a414b-41 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14-680x382.jpg 680w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14-64x36.jpg 64w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/REC14.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SOTW-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SOTW-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SOTW-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SOTW-64x43.jpeg 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_acb284-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_acb284-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_acb284-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_acb284-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_acb284-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_acb284-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_acb284-a6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_acb284-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_acb284-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_acb284-a6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3676b0-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3676b0-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3676b0-72\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3676b0-72 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3676b0-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3676b0-72\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3676b0-72 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3676b0-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3676b0-72\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_3676b0-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3676b0-72\">Belonging in Schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fostering a sense of belonging in children at school is paramount for their overall well-being and academic success. When children feel that they are an integral part of the school community, they are more likely to engage actively in learning, exhibit positive behaviors, and develop essential social and emotional skills. A strong sense of belonging can also act as a buffer against mental health challenges, as children who feel connected and valued are less prone to feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety. Moreover, a positive school environment that promotes belonging can lay the foundation for lifelong interpersonal skills and a positive self-concept, equipping students to navigate the complexities of the broader world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is critical that every student has an adult, teacher or otherwise, they can trust and feel with whom they have a sense of connection. Start by downloading Starr Commonwealth\u2019s Staff-Wide Connections Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/info.starr.org\/connections-assessment\" style=\"background-color:#0057b8\">Click to download your free connections assessment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools can play a pivotal role in nurturing a sense of belonging among students. Initiatives like mentorship programs, where older students guide and support younger ones, can help bridge age gaps and foster a sense of community. Schools can also organize inclusive events that celebrate the diverse backgrounds and cultures of their students, thereby promoting acceptance and unity. Peer support groups, where students can share experiences and challenges, can also be instrumental in making students feel heard and understood. Furthermore, ensuring that school policies are inclusive and that there are clear channels for students to voice their concerns can make them feel valued and involved in the school&#8217;s decision-making processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_12ba25-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_12ba25-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id_12ba25-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:74px;max-width:1250px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_12ba25-a9{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kb-row-layout-id_12ba25-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_12ba25-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_12ba25-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_12ba25-a9 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_c68289-ac{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_c68289-ac{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_c68289-ac{text-align:left;}.kadence-column_c68289-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_c68289-ac{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_c68289-ac{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_c68289-ac{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_c68289-ac{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap.kt-mobile-layout-three-grid > .kadence-column_c68289-ac, .kt-row-column-wrap.kt-mobile-layout-two-grid > .kadence-column_c68289-ac, .kt-row-column-wrap.kt-mobile-layout-row > .kadence-column_c68289-ac{order:0 !important;}.kadence-column_c68289-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_c68289-ac kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c4919-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c4919-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4c4919-4d\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c4919-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c4919-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4c4919-4d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c4919-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c4919-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4c4919-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_4c4919-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4c4919-4d\">How to Create a Sense of Belonging in the Classroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the classroom level, educators play a crucial role in cultivating a sense of belonging among their students. Teachers can start by creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected. This can be achieved by setting clear expectations for positive behavior, actively discouraging bullying or exclusionary practices, and celebrating each student&#8217;s unique contributions. Incorporating cooperative learning strategies, where students work together in diverse groups, can also promote mutual respect and understanding. Additionally, providing opportunities for students to share about their backgrounds, interests, and experiences can help classmates see the value in each individual and foster deeper connections. Regular check-ins, where teachers take a moment to understand each student&#8217;s feelings and concerns, can further ensure that every child feels seen, heard, and integral to the classroom community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_7306f8-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7306f8-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_7306f8-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_7306f8-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_7306f8-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_7306f8-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_7306f8-d6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7306f8-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_7306f8-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_7306f8-d6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ec10-hero-landing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ec10-hero-landing.jpg 473w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ec10-hero-landing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ec10-hero-landing-64x43.jpg 64w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ec10-hero-landing-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_85fb9f-a6\">Circle of Courage Belonging Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_9e6b67-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_9e6b67-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_9e6b67-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1405px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kb-row-layout-id_9e6b67-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id_9e6b67-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id_9e6b67-9e{background-color:#f5f5f5;}.kb-row-layout-id_9e6b67-9e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_9e6b67-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e1083e-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e1083e-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e1083e-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e1083e-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e1083e-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_e1083e-4a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5a6604-a7:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5a6604-a7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5a6604-a7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5a6604-a7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5a6604-a7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items_5a6604-a7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_5a6604-a7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_5a6604-a7 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_d6c5c0-c9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_d6c5c0-c9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Circle Time or Morning Meetings<\/strong><br>Start the day with a short meeting where students can share something about themselves or discuss their feelings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_49bfbc-cb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_49bfbc-cb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Classroom Contracts<\/strong><br>Collaboratively create classroom rules or agreements, ensuring every student has a say.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_999463-df .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_999463-df\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>&#8220;All About Me&#8221; Projects<\/strong><br>Allow students to create posters, presentations, or booklets about their lives, interests, and families.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_705413-ba .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_705413-ba\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Buddy System<\/strong><br>Pair up students to work together on projects or tasks, ensuring that over time, everyone gets to work with everyone else.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_35c821-df .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_35c821-df\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Group Projects<\/strong><br>Encourage cooperative learning by assigning tasks that require collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_d61da1-d9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_d61da1-d9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Cultural Celebration Days<\/strong><br>Dedicate days to learning about different cultures, perhaps even those represented in the classroom.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_2b244d-93 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_2b244d-93\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Classroom Jobs<\/strong><br>Assign roles or tasks to students, rotating them regularly so everyone feels responsible for the classroom community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_491b76-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_491b76-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_491b76-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_491b76-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_491b76-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_491b76-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_491b76-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_491b76-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_491b76-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_491b76-ac inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_ff40aa-7e:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_ff40aa-7e ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_ff40aa-7e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_ff40aa-7e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_ff40aa-7e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items_ff40aa-7e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_ff40aa-7e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_ff40aa-7e kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_e7433f-ea .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_e7433f-ea\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Story Sharing<\/strong><br>Have students share stories or experiences, either verbally or in writing, and then discuss or reflect on them as a class.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_e6b8fc-62 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_e6b8fc-62\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Compliment Chain<\/strong><br>Start a chain where students give compliments to each other, highlighting positive behaviors or qualities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_fac341-3e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_fac341-3e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Class Journals<\/strong><br>Create a shared journal where students can write about their feelings, experiences, or stories, and others can read and respond.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_6672e2-6f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_6672e2-6f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Birthday Celebrations<\/strong><br>Celebrate each student&#8217;s birthday, or for those who don&#8217;t celebrate, have a special &#8220;appreciation day&#8221; for them.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_37adc1-ea .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_37adc1-ea\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Community Circles<\/strong><br>Hold regular discussions about classroom dynamics, addressing any issues and celebrating successes.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_541b29-99 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_541b29-99\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Shared Reading<\/strong><br>Read a book as a class and discuss themes related to belonging, acceptance, and community.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_d99162-63 .kt-svg-icon-list-text 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class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Wall of Fame<\/strong><br>Create a space where students&#8217; achievements, both inside and outside of school, are celebrated.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-_c390e4-35 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_c390e4-35\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Feedback Sessions<\/strong><br>Allow students to provide 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