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Michael Hernandez shares how fostering authentic student belonging creates respect, trust, and student motivation that help address challenges like low engagement, absenteeism, and academic integrity in the age of AI. To learn more, read his column "Five Ways to Foster a Culture of Belonging" in the September 2025 issue of EL magazine.

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