<p>Moving across borders changes who we are and how our kids learn. In this very current, eye opening  conversation, Mickelle sits down with award‑winning teacher and author Jessica Lander to unpack what real belonging looks like in schools: not a vibe, a design. From reframing “English first” to seeing multilingual students as the cultural navigators they already are, Jessica brings clarity, hope, and practical wisdom.</p><p>We explore her research for Making Americans, the eight pillars of belonging, and why family–school partnerships should be a school’s responsibility, not a parent’s side‑hustle. We also touch the shifting U.S. policy climate and how to help kids become upstanders, age‑appropriate action that restores agency.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li><p>Strengths over deficits for multilingual learners</p></li><li><p>The 8 pillars of belonging (safety, advocates, voice, and more)</p></li><li><p>Family engagement that actually works</p></li><li><p>Policy context: Plyler v. Doe and school safety</p></li><li><p>Practical frames for hard conversations with kids</p></li><li><p>Upstander habits for every age</p></li></ul><p>Connect with guest Jessica Lander at<a href="https://www.jessicalander.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.jessicalander.com</a> and on Instagram @JessicaLander9. Explore House of Peregrine memberships and resources at<a href="https://www.houseofperegrine.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.houseofperegrine.com</a>. </p><p>House of Peregrine is the network for International life, made by and for people living abroad.  </p><p>Get started with a FREE account today to unlock exclusive content, connections, and opportunities:</p><p><a href="http://houseofperegrine.com/auth/signup" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">houseofperegrine.com/auth/signup</a></p><p>Join a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We host events, build products, publish guides, run a podcast, offer rewards and curated products — all within a vibrant ecosystem of experts and businesses to support your life abroad.</p><p>Subscribe: <a href="http://houseofperegrine.com/subscribe" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">houseofperegrine.com/subscribe</a></p><p>Join our WhatsApp Group: <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/JbiLJjKqpntGhzzeGap30N" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HOP Community</a></p><p>Explore Memberships: <a href="http://houseofperegrine.com/memberships" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">houseofperegrine.com/memberships</a></p><p>Install the App: <a href="http://houseofperegrine.com/install" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">houseofperegrine.com/install</a></p><p>Follow us for daily inspiration and updates:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofperegrine/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@houseofperegrine</a>podcast</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HouseofPeregrineofficial" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@HouseofPeregrineofficial</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/house-of-peregrine" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@company/house-of-peregrine</a></p><p><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofperegrine" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@houseofperegrine</a>podcast</p>