Teachers have been identified as being noteworthy contributors to students' feelings of belonging at school.[1][2] Several academic studies have identified teacher support as the strongest predictor of school belonging compared to support from peers or parents.[8][3] Teachers can help instil school belonging by developing a safe and healthy classroom climate, providing academic and social support, fostering respect amongst peers, and treating students fairly.[4] Teachers can also promote feelings of school belonging by being friendly, approachable, and making an effort to connect with their students.[8] Teaching practices that seem to promote students' school belonging include scaffolding learning, commending positive behaviors and performance, allowing students autonomy within the classroom, and using academic pressure, such as holding high expectations of students.[3][8][15]