Reading to Belong

Reading to Belong equips educators with tools to facilitate conversations about identity to ensure that all students feel a sense of belonging, empathy, and can advocate for a more just world

Alyson Lamont, Ed.D is a district-level instructional specialist. She holds a Doctor of Education degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has been published in several academic journals: Phi Delta Kappan, Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, and Berkeley Review of Education.

PREFACE INTRODUCTION: Why This Work? Chapter 1: Class Communities: Foundations for Safe Conversation Spaces Chapter 2: Identity & Belonging: Student Understanding of Self Chapter 3: Knowledge, Perspective & Empathy: Understanding Others Chapter 4: Advocacy & Action: Now What? Chapter 5: When Things Don't Go as Planned Chapter 6: Leading This Work Appendix: Leading with an Equity Lens: A Reflection Tool for Educational Leaders Appendix: Discussion Prompts for Supporting Identity, Empathy and Advocacy Appendix: Building a Robust, Diverse Classroom Library References