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Too often, the trauma of high-achieving Black students goes unnoticed.
Poverty, defined as the absence of needed resources, can have both short- and long-term effects on health, development and success in life. Students who live with limited resources may need unique supports in order to reveal often-hidden potential. Educators who understand the potential impacts and are ready with specific strategies will be better able to help every student achieve at high levels.
Too often, the trauma of high-achieving Black students goes unnoticed.
Small changes in classroom interactions can make a big difference for traumatized students.
In her 4th year as a special education teacher, Alejandra feels confident in her ability to design instruction and manage classroom behaviors, yet the demands seem never-ending. She is under
The COVID-19 virus has changed the world as we knew it. We have lost hundreds of thousands of lives, including those of educators that serve many of our students; jobs
How many students in your school or district are homeless? The number of children and youth experiencing homeless has steadily increased over the past 15 years. There were more than
Many children who attend school have or will experience some type of trauma that may affect cognition, behavior, and relationships (Van Der Kolk, 2014). According to the National Child Traumatic
The issue of whether students should turn their video cameras on during remote classes has been heavily debated among educators. On one side, cameras can foster student engagement and make
The social and psychological needs of some students have become a challenge to meet in this COVID-fear-wracked world. Making friendships online doesn’t compare to old-school in-school, face-to-face socializing. And even
In these unprecedented times, educators need to strengthen their use of social-emotional, social justice, and culturally responsive practices.
A few tweaks to the spaces in your school can promote calm, safety, and security for your most vulnerable students.