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.
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 catch up and readjust after
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 schools, according to nationally representative
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 of children and youth who
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 COVID-19 pandemic.
Brain breaks are short mental breaks taken throughout a lesson or academic activity. They help children remain calm, focused and engaged, and they’ve been shown to reduce stress. With schools
There was life before COVID-19, and there will be life after. We didn’t choose to have our schools and colleges closed; our carefully constructed routines halted in their tracks; our
Whew! Let’s step back, take a few deep breaths and learn a little about your child’s brain: Safety is the brain’s most basic need, followed closely by connection. When we
As millions of students nationwide start to settle into virtual learning programs to slow the spread of the coronavirus, a massive new research analysis sounds another note of caution about
In this time of great uncertainty and upheaval, parenting can be even more challenging than usual. This special two-part Action Network Live! Q&A series brings developmental experts directly to you
