Community in Schools. The psychological sense one belongs in the classroom and community is considered necessary for student success. According to Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, to belong is: "To have a proper, appropriate, or suitable place. To be naturally associated with something. To fit into a group naturally (2005)." Research indicates students often have other aspects of the Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs met, but will consequently rank their sense of belonging low, students responded, "...they did …
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…providing a sense of belonging students will achieve higher academic success. References: Academic Innovations. (1997). Life 101: career guidance for at-risk youth [On-line]. <Tab/>Retrieved October 14, 2005 from http: / / academicinnovationscom. Kaplan, L., & Ownings, W. (2000). Helping kids feel safe, valued, and competent. <Tab/>Education Digest, 66 (3) 5, 28. Retrieved on October 13, 2005, from <Tab/>EBSCOHOST database. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.(2002). Retrieved on October 14, 2005, from http://www.m-w.com/netdict.htm