Robert lived in two neighboring homes a couple of blocks from the Lester school, one belonging to his aunt, the other his grandmother.

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What is more effective in my service delivery is to work from an ecological perspective, where I first collaborate with teachers on creating conditions for student social-emotional success, thereby enhancing the classroom and school environment with the goal being to increase student affiliation with and a strong sense of belonging within these positive school environments.

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The head teacher of Dunraven School in south London, which uses banding, has said that a new ethos of belonging has led to a happier, more successful school.

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The first time he saw nude models was in middle school, when he discovered a copy of Playboy belonging to his father.

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