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To fully support students, schools must attend to the trauma that occurs within their own institutional cultures.
Under-resourced students are far more likely to suffer from the negative effects of life in unhealthy environments. Educators who understand the connection of good physical and emotional health with academic success create connections for students and their families to resources that can help to mitigate the negative impacts of poor health.
To fully support students, schools must attend to the trauma that occurs within their own institutional cultures.
By building a culture of safety in schools, we can give students and educators living with trauma the resources and support they need to thrive.
Wellness strategies like positive self-talk and mindfulness practices can help students feel calmer and more in control in this difficult year.
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Moving our bodies is critically important to our mental health. In recent weeks, the intimate connection between physical activity and mood has become more obvious
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Our country, our schools, and our students are facing incredible adversity right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has already produced the largest disturbance our school system