Connections Quarterly Summer 2023 | Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is Belonging ? by Bob Mattingly , Executive Director of CSEE
Sensing and Sending Belonging — A Two-Way Street by Mark J . Mitchell , NAIS
The Experience of Belonging From a Socioeconomic Lens by Rosanna Salcedo , The Cambridge School of Weston
What Does It Mean to Truly Matter ? by Nat Damon , Reach Academics
Navigating Social Media and Belonging with Girls by Megan Garriott , Louise S . McGehee School
Literature in Review Belonging : The Science of Creating Connections and Bridging Divides by Richard Barbieri , Ph . D .
Teacher Tips by Allison Bass-Riccio , Cheshire Academy
Parent Tips by Julie Stevens
1
6
10
15
20
25
30
32
Bob Mattingly
Jennifer Aanderud
Lois Bailey
Jennifer Kehler
Executive Director
Associate Director & Quarterly Editor
Copy Editor
Director of Engagement
bob @ csee . org
jenny @ csee . org
lois @ csee . org
jennifer @ csee . org
© 2023 All rights reserved . Permission to reprint granted only with reference to Connections Quarterly by CSEE , the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education . Additional print copies available . Please contact info @ csee . org to order .