The BELE Resource Library is an evolving repository of resources and recommendations for folks working at all levels of the K-12 education system—including educators, administrators, policymakers, and parents—to use in pursuit of an improved student experience at school—one where every student feels valued and can develop fundamental life skills.
This collaborative space features resources sourced from across the BELE Network designed to support teachers, create student-centered learning experiences at school, guide the investment of funds, and much more.
The BELE Resource Library is grounded in seven Essential Actions that describe the changes and processes needed to create supportive, engaging and caring environments for students and adults.
You can navigate the Resource Library using “Search by Essential Action” or the drop-down menu of filters below the search bar to find the best resource to meet your needs.
Adopt district and state policies that advance equity by centering students’ experiences, voices, and humanity.
Use data to adjust practice, policy, and learning environments.
Create the conditions that allow all educators to fully engage in their work, feel equipped to form meaningful relationships with students, and to be positive contributors to students’ daily experiences in school.
Create learning conditions that prioritize trusting relationships and foster student agency.
We can redesign education systems to prioritize positive relationships, fruitful collaboration between students, educators and families, and active learning—from the classroom to the superintendent’s office.
Listen to, understand, and respond to the voices and experiences of students to ensure they have agency in their learning and development and in the creation of a more supportive and affirming system.
Create positive student experiences in authentic collaboration with students’ communities.