About this episode
Alexa and Scott discuss the importance of community for student success and how to foster it.
In this episode, Alexa and Scott unpack why a strong sense of community is the most direct predictor of student thriving. Exploring what belonging, ownership, relationships, and partnership look like; common barriers to connection, and practical steps students can take to build meaningful community.
People in this episode
Hosts: Alexa, Scott
Topics covered
- sense of community
- student thriving
- belonging
- relationships
- partnership
- barriers to connection
- practical steps
Keywords
- community
- student success
- belonging
- relationships
- connection
- partnership
- thriving
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