Only half of Wisconsin high school students feel like they belong in the classroom. That’s according to a recent report from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health.
The study defines belonging as “feeling of being welcomed, accepted, respected, and valued within one’s social environment, including family, friends, school, and community.”
The numbers are even lower among minority students. Less than half of girls, Spanish-speaking students and Black students feel a sense of belonging. Among lesbian, gay and bisexual students, only 39 percent feel accepted at their school. The last decade has seen a 37 percent drop in Wisconsin youth feeling like they belong at their school.
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