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.
These are trying times for all of us. Pervasive school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have left many teachers and administrators feeling fearful, anxious,
Screen time is one of the most divisive topics when it comes to early childhood. On one side, you have supporters who believe that children
We know we should limit kids’ screen time. But learning has moved online. What can educators, parents, and students do to make sure online learning
Because families are the first nurturers and educators of their children, it is helpful for policymakers and other stakeholders to understand how family characteristics, the
Stress isn’t new to teachers, but what they’re experiencing now makes their typical stress seem like a picnic. Driven by a pandemic to the front
While schools in most communities are closed, some are already turning their attention to an eventual reopening. This article details five strategies to help students
The messy transition to remote learning in America’s K-12 education system as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has been marked by glaring disparities among
Trauma-informed SEL is an approach to fostering youths’ social-emotional development with practices that support all students, but is particularly inclusive and responsive to the needs
Occupational therapists and trauma-informed teachers weigh in on how to create sensory tools and spaces with what you have at home.
This is the second in a series of posts aimed at providing resources for educators navigating the social and emotional needs of students during the
