Supporting teachers to understand the science of belonging, and build more of it in their classrooms.

The Building Belonging Project’s vision is for every child to feel known, valued, and that they belong in school.

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Classroom Resources

Free lesson plans grounded in the science of belonging, for however long you have.

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Expert Videos

Hear more from psychologists, educationalists and teachers on the science of belonging.

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Further resources

A directory of some of the best belonging resources and reports from around the world.

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Meet the Team

Jon Hutchinson

Education Director and Former Teacher, United Kingdom

Fernande Reine

Social Entrepreneur, United States & Germany

Jenny Anderson

Journalist & Author, United Kingdom & United States

Oana Negru

Psychologist & Researcher, Romania

Henry Samson Mafulul

Film Maker & Youth Worker, Nigeria

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The Learning Sciences Exchange

The Building Belonging Project is a product of the Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX), which saw fifteen mid career professionals from five disciplines collaborate over two years. the LSX is coordinated by New America in collaboration with the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania. The LSX is generously funded by the Jacobs Foundation.

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