A Year of Belonging

Fifty-Two Reflections and Practices for Educators

Fifty-Two practices designed to function as a touchstone resource; open to any page at any time to immerse yourself in the enlightening process of belonging, connection, and self-expression for both yourself and your students.

About The Author

David Levine is an educator, writer, and musician with more than thirty-five years of experience working in a multitude of educational settings as a teacher, community builder, and social and emotional learning specialist. David has worked with school districts throughout the United States and beyond, focusing on creating caring and compassionate school cultures where social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence are foundational belonging and relationship-building practices.

As a musician, songwriter, producer, and podcast host, David uses his songs and digital materials as learning tools, including the Music Dialogue Process, which inspires both children and adults to look within to make a positive difference with others. As a writer, he has authored six books and numerous journal articles and curricula materials that focus on empathy and emotional intelligence practices as community building and leadership tools. He is currently producing a documentary film on his empathy work with children and adults in schools and communities throughout the world

About Teaching Empathy Institute

Teaching Empathy Institute designs learning tools and training processes for educators that strengthen the capacity for the infusion of empathy, self-compassion, and social and emotional learning into all aspects of the learning experience.