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Teachers Building Belonging in Classrooms | Fayetteville News
This school year’s spotlight shines on educators like Laura Cruz and Mercedes Rodríguez Saa, who are transforming classrooms into global bridges. Cruz ignites curiosity in young learners at St. Pauls Elementary, teaching cultural appreciation as a vital life skill. Rodríguez Saa, an immigrant herself, brings deep empathy to Montclair Elementary, showing how belonging in school shapes lifelong confidence. Both stress that safety and belonging are the bedrock of learning—especially for kids facing life transitions. Their work proves classrooms can be havens, not just halls of knowledge, as they…
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