Question 1

What is the purpose of Project Belonging?

Accepted Answer

• Project Belonging is a peer-to-peer training and experiential learning program to prevent hate and Educational Displacement (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738059321001528)in schools.
 • The project is run by Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, in coordination with Teacher College, Columbia University, and is funded by the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Preventions,(https://www.tc.columbia.edu/articles/2022/september/to-help-prevent-violent-extremism-grant-for-sabic-el-rayess/) Programs, and Partnerships (CP3).

Question 2

What is the structure of Project Belonging?

Accepted Answer

• All students participate in a five-hour online training that introduces them to concepts of Educational Displacement,(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738059321001528) belonging, and othering in schools.
 • Afterwards, students in the Project Belonging program (not the Project Belonging Training) work in teams to create projects that apply these concepts to their own school environments and communities. They will receive feedback from teachers, Columbia University staff, and peer teams throughout.

Question 3

What is the difference between the Project Belonging Program and Project Belonging Training?

Accepted Answer

• Students in the Project Belonging Training receive access to the five-hour course on Educational Displacement,(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738059321001528) but will not participate in the community-based initiative. Their participation in the training will be entirely asynchronous.

Question 4

How long does Project Belonging run?

Accepted Answer

• Project Belonging Training is asynchronous, self-paced, and therefore enables participants to complete it at their own pace.
 • Project Belonging Program (which includes the asynchronous training) runs across 3 months; however, it is important to note that project implementation can continue beyond the end of the Program.

Question 5

Can I speak to someone to get more information before enrolling?

Accepted Answer

• Yes! If you are interested in speaking with a member of the Project Belonging team, please contact us through our contact form on the homepage,(https://www.projectbelonging.org) and we will be happy to schedule a meeting.