The Belonging Blueprint Blog

Welcome to The Belonging Blueprint, where we delve into the heart of inclusive education, equity, and community building. Join us on a journey of discovery, where we share inspiring stories, and spark meaningful conversations to create environments where every individual feels valued and empowered to belong.

Am I Brave Enough? belonging braving educators leadership sel Jun 28, 2025

In this opening episode of Brave Voices in Education, I don’t interview anyone. I sit with myself. And maybe with you too. I ask the question I’ve been circling for months:

What does it really mean t...

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When Helping Feels Impossible - The Overwhelmed Student Support Staff brave leadership leadership school culture school leaders sel Apr 27, 2025

"I feel like I’m failing them every single day," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

 

The school social worker sat across from me, her exhaustion palpable. “Fifty students, Craig. Fifty. An...

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Resistance as an Opportunity: Turning Pushback into Progress belonging leadership school culture school leaders Apr 09, 2025

One of the hardest conversations I’ve had as a leader was with a staff member who said, “This work isn’t for me. It feels like you’re just asking for more.”

Their words stung.

I felt like they were ...

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